The Treasures One Finds...

As I continue to pack my bags and sort through the collection of treasures Joe and I thought we must keep.  I've found old pictures, half completed projects, Joe's hair from a haircut...and much, much more.  But one treasure I found truly made me reflect - on how lucky I was / am.

When holidays would come - Joe and I would try to be creative and make each other our gifts at times.  Here was my Valentine's Day gift to Joe one year.

A Dozen Reasons Why...I Love You!

(Each stem had a reason why I loved Joe...)

Your cooking and cleaning
Your "chip" odor
Your Fam and Friends
Because Your Joe Vogel
Your Heart
Your Personality
Your ability to put your shoes away
Your cheerleading - V - O - G...
Your Morning Humor
Your "Discipline"
Your Back / Foot Rubs
Your Patience

We loved the simple things in life and always found a way to tell one another.  

I have not regrets when it comes to this - I took the time tell Joe how much I appreciated him and truly loved him.  I think we often get too busy to reflect on how we feel about others and just assume they know.  Don't assume - tell them.

Love and Hugs -
Rach

PS - I heard a pretty wonderful remark at a wedding this weekend.  It went something like this..."Forever is not a long time when you are with your best friend."