Day #321 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#321

Ginny, I love you because there is no one I would rather kiss to bring in the

New Year than you.

Day #320 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#320

Ginny, I love you because you complimented me on the turkey dinner I cooked for you

on December 28^th. You had to work. I was home and made dinner. The next morning you

said, "Mikey, thank you for dinner last night. The turkey was perfect. Your mashed

potatoes were just the way I like them and the gravy was seasoned to perfection. You did

good.  It was delicious and just what I needed after a rough day with nasty customers."

Day #319 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#319

Ginny, I love you because you came home one day with two snicker bars. You know

my passion for chocolate.

Day #318 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#318

Ginny, I love you because, on December 5, 2003, I asked if I could call you while we

were in a chat room with other widows and widowers and you said, "Yes."

The rest is history.

Day #317 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#317

Ginny, I love you because you didn't say a word as I slowly wound down

the mountain in the dark after our sleigh ride and dinner last night.

Not one word when I pulled over and let those more daring whip by us.

Not a peep as I took each darkened 180 degree turn as if there might be a two-headed, fire-breathing dragon waiting on the other side.

You sat quietly as I clutched the wheel and got us down safely.

Day #316 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

Day #316 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You.

Ginny, I love you because you're excited as I am about our trip this evening into the
mountains for the dinner and sleigh ride that we won.

Day #315 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#315

Ginny, I love you because, when we receive a gift of money, we don't look at it

as our own. It's ours to get something for the other. We share.

Day #314 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

Ginny, I love you because you enjoy the game I created for you in 2008.

It was Christmas Eve. We couldn't afford to purchase gifts for each other. I
wanted to do something, so I wrote down twelve reasons why I loved you and
hid them all over the house. Each one had a clue to where the next one was hidden
and had a scratch off lotto ticket attched.

You ran all around the house trying to find them. When you did, you hugged me
and said, "I love you. That was fun. You do realize, you have to do this every year
now?"

And I have.

It has since become, "The Twelve Most Memorable Moments of the Year Gone
by".

The twelve most memorable moments of 2013 are waiting for you to find when
you get home from work.

Your first most memorable moment, ticket and clue are under the tree.

Day #313 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#313

Ginny, I love you because, one Christmas, you gave $100 to a co-worker of yours,

so she could get her boys Christmas gifts, when her ex-husband decided not to help

her.

We were having a hard time financially, but I agreed with you. We just went with less

that Christmas. You did it anonymously. It was the right decision.

Your co-worker was thrilled.

Day #312 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#312

Ginny, I love you because, last night you said, "Mike, I love your Christmas Tree.
I never liked garland on a tree, but the way you do it is special. It looks like
there is snow on it.

"I remember the first time you did your tree. I was amazed."

You touched my heart, Baby.

Day #311 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#311

Ginny, I love you because you get excited as a child at Christmas time.

Day #310 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#310

Ginny, I love you because, even on a hot summer day, it's cool to be married to you.

Day #309 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#309

Ginny, I love you because you get concerned for the stray cats in our area when

the temperatures get cold or hot.

Day #308 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#308

Ginny, I love you because, even when you slipped in the tub and bruised several

parts of your body, you didn't whine. You got up, finished your shower, dressed

and got on with your day. You are a tough cookie – my cookie.

Day #307 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#307

Ginny, I love you because an evening with Arby's sandwiches followed by an

orchestra with circus acts made for a great date night.

Day #306 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#306

Ginny, I love you because you didn't kill me for not making sure the lid on the

container wasn't properly secure on the ground beef I cooked for you to make

chili. It spilled all over the floor when you pulled it from the refrigerator.

Day #304 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#304

Ginny, I love you because you love my Christmas Memory tree.

Here's the story about my memory tree: http://ourecho.com/story-3224-Memory-Tree.shtml

Day #303 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#303

Ginny, I love you because you bring the romantic out of me.

Day #302 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#302

Ginny, I love you because, when a coworker, who is studying hairdressing, asked

if you would be a model for her to dye your hair, you agreed without hesitation.

You came home happy with the results. I liked it too.

Day #301 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#301

Ginny, I love you because you are great with our finances.

Day #300 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#300

Ginny, I love you because, this morning, while I showered, you went out in the

frigid air to start your car to go to work and you started mine too, so it would be

warmed up when I left. Thank you, Baby.

Day #299 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#299

Ginny, I love you because, a long time ago, soon after we married, you spilled

a brown sugar and bourbon sauce for a ham into the oven. You called out for

help.

I walked in.

You knelt in front of the oven and fearfully said, "When I

basted the ham and tried to put it back in the oven, the ham rolled and tilted

the pan."

"Well, let's clean it up and make more sauce."

We worked together that afternoon and got everything right.

Later you said, "I thought you'd be mad at me?"

I held you tight. "Gin, things happen. The next major kitchen disaster will probably

be mine. I know you won't be mad at me; I know you'll laugh at me and help make

it better, just like everything we'll face in life."

Day #298 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#298

Ginny, I love you because, when I turn on the oven and melt the plate cover for

plates that go in the microwave, which I stupidly left on top of the stove,

you just roll your eyes and laugh instead of yelling at me.

Day #297 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#297

Ginny, I love you because you put up with me handing you my computer

and headphones saying, "Watch this!"

Day #296 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#296

The Lady Santa ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in the vestibule at
the store where Ginny works was cold.

She came to Ginny the other day and asked, "Do you sell Isotoner gloves?."

Ginny said, "Yes, we do."

The Santa said, "Great, because my hands swell. I'm off on Thursday, and since it is
Senior Citizen's Day, I'll come in and buy a pair on discount. They help with the
swelling in the cold."

She came in on Senor Citizen's Day (12/5/13), picked up the gloves, walked to the
guest service desk with the gloves and said to Ginny, "I just realized, I don't get paid
until Monday."

My Ginny paid for the gloves from her own pocket.

Ginny was Santa to Santa. I have another example of my Santa wife coming up before
Christmas.

These are the best reasons to love my wife - my Santa.

Day #295 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#295

Ginny, I love you because, after Georgia died, I thought my life would be empty

of love. You proved me wrong, Baby. A new love was born. Thank you.

Day #294 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#294

Ginny, I love you because, sitting on the balcony and playing a game of cards is

like a date night. We enjoy the competition, our friendship and our love.

Day #293 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#293

Ginny, I love you because, you're one tough little lady.  

Day #292 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#292

Ginny, I love you because you are you – the woman I fell in love with.

Day #291 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#291

Ginny, I love you because you put up with my new passion for catching pictures

of lightning bolts.

Day #289 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#289

Ginny, I love you because you willingly join me at an Ohio State football game-watch in Boise with other fans, even though you were never a fan of theirs.

Thank you, Baby.

Tomorrow is "The Game" against the evil Michigan Wolverines. GO BUCKS!

Day #288 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#288

Ginny, I love you because you gave me the most amazing thing to be thankful for on Thanksgiving – YOU!

Day #287 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#287

Ginny, I love you because you always take time out to talk to our children when

they call.

Day #286 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#286

Ginny, I love you because, when I look to my left and see you sitting beside me,

I get a goofy smile on my face that says, "I love my wife!"

Day #285 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#285

Ginny, I love you because, when we have company, you are best hostess

Day #284 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#284

Ginny, I love you because you're such a nut. You often surprise me with your

jokes pointed in my direction.

Day #283 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#283

Ginny, I love you because being with you makes me feel good.

Day #282 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#282

Ginny, I love you because we both like to people watch. Between ourselves, we'll
make comments about them. It's wrong, but I bet people do the same to us, especially today. We went out, and I forgot my hat to cover the nasty stapled gash in my head.

Day #281 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#281

Ginny, I love you because on a Saturday afternoon, you'll say, "Let's go see nature.

It's too nice to sit inside."

Day #280 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#280

Ginny, I love you because, when I slashed my head open on a cupboard door, you

jumped right into action. You handed me a towel to soak up the blood, told me to get

my coat and took me to urgent care to get repaired.

I can always count on you in a bad situation.

Day #279 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#279

Ginny, I love you because you had the confidence in me to color your hair for you.
I was nervous; you weren't. Glad that task is off my bucket list. HA!

Day #278 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#278

Ginny, I love you because, even with a lingering ear infection, you managed to

function: live, love, laugh and work. You did it all through the pain. You are a

tough lady in heart, in mind and in soul.

Day #277 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#277

Ginny, I love you because you put up with my constant talking.

Day #276 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#276

Ginny, I love you because, when we work together, we get so much done.

Day #275 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#275

Ginny, I love you because, even though we can't do it where we live, we both love to

garden.

Day #274 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#274

Ginny, I love you because you worry about me. It shows you care.

Day #273 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#273

Ginny, I love you because, I woke you on the sofa, led you to bed, got you into bed

and all the while you said, "I love you, Baby."

I know you were sleep walking with me holding you up, but when a person

talks in that stage, they tell the truth.

You love me!

Day #272 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#272

Ginny, I love you because we both love the "Free Hugs" campaign. I'll never forget

when we met them in Manhattan. The guy you hugged said, "Wow! That was the best

hug of the day."

I know what he meant. I enjoy those hugs of yours.

See Free Hugs here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4

Here's a story I wrote about them:

http://ourecho.com/story-3982-Free-Hugs.shtml

Day #271 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#271

Ginny, I love you because we both appreciate great talent: clear voices, dancers,

actors, comedians, etc. We appreciate the same talents.

Day #270 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#270

Ginny, I love you because we always call each other to let the other know

where the other is. We make sure the other doesn't worry.

Day #269 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#269

Ginny, I love you because you are a great artist. Your work is top notch. I love the excitement you have while showing me a new piece you have created.

Day #268 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#268

Ginny, I love you because you take great pictures of nature.

Day #267 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#267

Ginny, I love you because you are concerned when I go to the doctor and hope

I get good results.

Day #266 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#266

Ginny, I love you because you are so excited to get a new cell phone.

Day #265 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#265

Ginny, I love you because you have given me 265 reasons why I love you and know

you will give me one hundred more reasons to complete my mission.

Day #264 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#264

Ginny, I love you because whether it is a kitten, a puppy, a calf or a baby, you

celebrate all new life.

Day #263 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#263

Ginny, I love you because you love watching the cows in the pasture behind our

apartment as much as I do. They are great entertainment.

Day #262 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#262

Ginny, I love you because you enjoy a good rodeo as much as I do.

Day #261 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#261

Ginny, I love you because two cats are not enough. You want goats. (NO!)

Day #260 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#260

Ginny, I love you because on Halloween, you are my favorite treat.

Day #259 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#259

Ginny, I love you because you take time to Skype with your 2-year-old granddaughter

in North Carolina and read a book to her, while she looks at the same book on her end.

You make memories with her from more than 2000 miles away.

Day #258 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#258

Ginny, I love you because we can laugh when you do something silly in the kitchen,

like put food in the oven, but not turn the oven on.

Day #257 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#257

Ginny, I love you because, when a neighbor's dog ran into the yard of a house we

rented, you immediately opened our patio door and took him in. I asked, "Gin, what are

you doing? What about the cat?"

You said, "She'll get over it. We can't leave this dog running loose. He'll get hurt."

The cat did get over it. The dog made himself at home for the day and his owner

was very thankful.

Day #256 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#256

Ginny, I love you because, on sleepless nights, I feel you beside me. I listen to you

breathe and know you are my wife – God's greatest gift to me.

Day #255 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#255

Ginny, I love you because, mole hills and mountains, together we conquer them all.

Day #254 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#254

Ginny, I love you because you make my life complete.

Day #253 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#253

Ginny, I love you because we have so much fun together.

Day #252 of 365 Days with Reasons Why I Love You

#252

Ginny, I love you because you've given me more than nine years of loving memories.

I look forward to many more.