When I made a sale on eBay and had to prepare the Giovanni Raspini 925 silver Angel charms for shipping, I reached inside the TOP drawer of my Raphael Angel box...
Had this box made by an Atlanta Holland Club member; Paul Van Witteveen from Gainesville, GA from Italian Florentine wrapping paper.
Three drawers and I kept those silver charms in the bottom drawer but for whatever reason I reached for the top drawer...
Open Raphael Angel box...
But what I found in the top drawer was an emotional treasure!
My beloved Pieter's handwriting...
Sealed...
Dear Mariet
35+ years together!!
What is it that brings 2 people so inseparable together?
I don't know the answer exactly; in my opinion, it is one of those mysterious, complicated, possibly supernatural influences.
Whatever it may be; we have found each other; two people with different personalities, ideas (and age) but also with many similarities. Some traits sometimes clashed with each other, but the love between the two of us always turned out to be stronger.
With this in mind, I've always loved you, and that hasn't diminished over the years.
We lived together for over 13,000 days; in general, sunny days with the occasional rain shower to keep things fresh.
I still love you very much girl. Both of us are not such overly 'sweeties', not exactly such soft romantic types; we are too level–headed and too rational for that. We may not say often enough that we can't miss each other, nor do we kiss enough, but when we say something like that, it comes not only from our lips but from our hearts.
I hope to be able to live with you for many more days; Our life together was, and still is, the result of the 'something' that brought us together. There will come a time when we will have to say goodbye to each other, but even then this 'something' will continue to exist.
Beyond doubt!!!
November 2018
your Pieter
Had to sit down and tears rolled freely as this was such an unexpected treasure!
Related link:
My Pieter went to Heaven on April 30 | previous post by me
Dear Mariette, Pieter comes to visit you so often now, in various and delightful ways. How loving this letter is and now it is bitter sweet. I am glad for you that you found it just now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful love letter. It gives us all hope of lasting love. Lynn and Precious
ReplyDeleteDearest Lynn and Precious,
DeleteThis was a welcome treasure to read... yes, bitter sweet but also proof of lasting love as our souls never die!
Hugs,
Mariette