Perfect Endings

The best part of my day happens late at night when the house is quiet.

After I lay in bed reading far later into the night than a person with responsibilities before noon ever should.

When, eventually, I set down my book, turn out my light and curl up on my side to fall asleep.

Right then it happens.

The best part of the day.

I reach behind me and gently tap on John’s sleeping form. Then I wait with quiet, happy anticipation for him to roll over, wrap his arm around me, and tuck us together. Safe, warm and loved I fall asleep.

The perfect end to any kind of day.

As of today we’ve had ten years of perfect endings but it’s not enough.wedding day

I’m holding out for a lifetime.

11 comments on “Perfect Endings

  1. Diane's avatar Diane says:

    Happy Anniversary! Wow, 10 years already. The two of you have made a wonderful life.

  2. Helen's avatar Helen says:

    You warm my heart, Jessie. Happy anniversary!

  3. mom's avatar mom says:

    Best son-in-law I’ve got! Happy Anniversary!

  4. Jenny's avatar Jenny says:

    Happy anniversary! It sure was a fun day to share with the two of you!

  5. Corky's avatar Corky says:

    Happy Anniversary!! And many more!! But next time, tissue alert please.

  6. So sweet! Happy anniversary to you both!

  7. Imelda's avatar Imelda says:

    Happy anniversary to you and your husband, Jessie. Here’s to a gazillion more happy years. Cheers! Your photo is so beautiful. 🙂

  8. Becky's avatar Becky says:

    Happy Annivesary! Keep “holding out” and keep “holding on” to him! 🙂 I hope you have many, many more happy endings!

  9. Jessie's avatar Jessie says:

    Thank you all for the warm wishes we had a great day, with a dinner date and everything!

  10. Susie's avatar Susie says:

    Glad to hear that you had an anniversary worthy day. Congrats!

  11. the tea lady's avatar the tea lady says:

    What a beautiful post and picture. May your happiness long continue x

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