Dear Bill:

Even though you’ve already been at work for an hour (it’s 6:45 a.m.) and might not see this for a day or two, I couldn’t let your special day pass without writing to you. I never realized August 6th would turn out to be such an important day to me.  It was always just the day after my birthday, but eighteen years ago it became something much more than that. Today I celebrate you and all that you mean to me, our friends, my family and your family. You always give so much of yourself to others and never ask for anything in return. You’re a classic gentleman, something that is rare in today’s day and age. You keep me laughing and smiling even when I’m at my lowest point.  I’ll always be your number one fan and you can count on me to have your back no matter what. When I think of some of the things we’ve been through in the past few years, I realize that they were enough to break up other couples, but we’re going stronger than ever. I am very blessed to share my life with you and on this day, especially, I celebrate the miracle of you and of us.

Love,

Me