Joanne,
I am unable to articulate with words how deep my love and how thankful I am for you. For our friendship, for our marriage, for our family and for sharing our faith. You are the air of joy that lives and breathes in our family.
May these excerpts from “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” and from the Book of Sirach provide you with a hint of my gratefulness for your love and support throughout our years:
“There's a tear in your eye,
And I'm wondering why,
For it never should be there at all.
With such pow'r in your smile,
Sure, a stone you'd beguile,
And all other times smile,
And now, smile a smile for me…
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure they steal your heart away.
For your smile is a part
Of the love in your heart,
And it makes even sunshine more bright.
Like the linnet's sweet song,
Crooning all the day long,
Comes your laughter and light.
For the springtime of life
Is the sweetest of all
There is ne'er a real care or regret;
And while springtime is ours
Throughout all of youth's hours,
Let us smile each chance we get.”
“Your eyes have stolen my heart and when they smile, 'tis a grand morn while in the lilt of Your laughter, I can hear the angels sing and I know Your love will fill my day.”
And in the Book of Sirach we read, “ A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure. There is nothing so precious as a faithful friend, and no scales can measure his excellence. A faithful friend is an elixir of life …. [6:14-16a]. “The husband of a good wife is a fortunate man; he will live twice as long because of her. A fine wife is a joy to her husband, and he can live out his years in peace. A good wife is among the precious blessings given to those who fear the Lord. Whether such men are rich or poor, they will be happy and always look cheerful.” [26:1-4]
Happy Birthday, I love you and I always will. [April 4, 2024]
Happy Birthday Joanne! Have a Blessed Birthday
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