teriw Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 As I've decided to do my best to embrace Christmas, I went out and bought a proper Christmas tree. A proper "Charlie Brown," 3-foot, cheap, fake tree. It's actually quite cute and if my great niece tears it down, no worries. I wasn't even going to get into our "real" ornaments, but decided to look for some specific ones. My mom is up for a visit and we were going through them together. They weren't in the first box, so I climbed up the ladder again and brought down the second. The ornaments are just wrapped individually in paper towel. I then unwrapped a picture of Bill and I (no frame, just a loose 4x6 picture). I thought, "well, that's odd, why is this picture in here?" I turned it over. There was a note from Bill to me. I was still thinking it was from last year and that I hadn't remembered receiving it, and that was bugging me. Then I read it -- again and again, until I "got it." He had written it to me and snuck it in the box for me to find this year. It said: "For My Most Favourite Person in the World, Betcha thought you'd gotten rid of me? Fooled yuh! Still here :- ) I'll always love you and I'll always be around! Me, xxxxx, Saturday, January 20th 2007" I just stared at it. I'm just trying to imagine him doing it. Imagine how he must have been feeling, and knowing that his hope was that we'd discover it together and he'd wink at me with that sexy, cute grin of his. But he thought it through. He wrapped up the picture and carefully placed it among ornaments that he knew I'd find, but not until Christmas time. And that it was nearly a year ago. I'm just blown away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Wow is right, almost like getting a hug. I've always known that our loved ones never leave us. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eileen Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 That is so amazing! brings chills to my spine He loves you so much! He is watching over you, I am sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'm glad you decided to embrace the Christmas feelings, brought you another big hug. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Teri, I am so touched by this...What a gift you received. And Bill, knowing you so well, knew you would need that bit of inspiration from him to move forward with the holidays. The gesture itself was so thoughtful and caring and speaks volumes of the love he had for you (and I believe he still HAS for you), the COURAGE it took for him to do that is even more incredible. You were married to a most amazing man. Love, Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I am very touched and glad for you. Hugs P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Teri Thank you for sharing this.. What a beautiful gift.... Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbb Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Teri, That is so beautiful, he knew which box to put it in, too. I can almost feel the warm feeling it must have given you. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Teri, WOW. MC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I've got chills all over. What a beautiful, wonderful gift. What a really great heart full of love for you. Thank you for sharing with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 That is just soooooooo beautiful! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Oh Teri, What a wonderful gift! Christmas is for miracles. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'm just blown away... ...and I'm crying my eyes out. How wonderful, just wonderful. What a special guy. Debi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Teri, I'm crying with Debi. How beautiful, but I can't even imagine how I would have handled it if it had happened to me. It's so obvious that Bill loved you with all his heart and he wanted you to be carrying on traditions. There is no doubt but that he is with you Teri. Merry Christmas. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeye Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Wow...that is just beautiful. I am skipping it all this year myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieJane Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 that is just beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I just keep re reading the note you found, Teri. It is remarkable. Only such a talented writed could have worded that message to be appropriate in any eventuality. He could very easily have found it with you this year and yet, he knew if he was not physically with you this Christmas the note would be perfect anyway. It is flawless. and I love that it reiterates that he always had hope and determination. You are well loved, Teri. I am so touched by this story. It warms me. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I think it underscores how well he knew you that he put it in the Christmas ornaments. He knew that even if he was gone, while you might not be doing the 'full-blown' Christmas, that you'd still be in that box for those special ornaments. This is really special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks everyone for sharing in this most special moment. I'm still feeling a bit stunned. I just had my wonderful next door neighbors over to show them. I couldn't tell them on the phone, I just had to show them what I found. They, of course, were almost as blown away as I was. Now I'm going to go watch "our" Christmas movies. Couldn't think of a more fitting time to do that, having just received my Christmas gift. Much love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Alright, I'll be the first guy to respond to this . That's a great gift from him, better than any you've ever gotten, better than any you will ever get. Wish I could be as thoughful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsGirl Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Teri, I can't believe that, I really can't. What a brave, thoughtful, loving guy. That's like something you see in a movie and think never happens in the real world. My heart breaks for you..you were so blessed to have him for a husband. Everytime you write about him I wish I could have known him. Hang in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Miss Teri, I absolutly have the shivers! What an amazing man Bill was/is! Thank you so much for sharing this! It has made my day...as I know it has made yours too. Blessings, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlegirl Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 WOW. Your best Christmas gift ever, I am sure! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Oh Terri! I am so glad you found that. Just lets me further know what an amazing person Bill was. WOW is right. He wants you to have a great Christmas and now you will. He brought us all hope with that and thank you for telling us. Love to you and Merry Christmas! Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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