Tuesday, December 31, 2013

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.

Monday, December 30, 2013

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 28th. 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."

Sunday, December 29, 2013

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.

Saturday, December 28, 2013

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.

Friday, December 27, 2013

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.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

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.

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

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.

Monday, December 23, 2013

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.

Sunday, December 22, 2013

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.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Friday, December 20, 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

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.

Monday, December 16, 2013

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.

Saturday, December 14, 2013

Thursday, December 12, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

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.

Monday, December 9, 2013

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."

Sunday, December 8, 2013

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.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

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!"

Friday, December 6, 2013

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.

Thursday, December 5, 2013

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.

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

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.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Sunday, December 1, 2013

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.