Wally Kairuz wrote:
> as there isn't an anniversary fairy on the list, i would like to do this
> myself.
>
> colin:
>
> i am not so presumptuous as to think that we are friends. we hardly know
> each other.
> however, in these years that i have spent on the jmdl, i have come to love
> you very dearly. we seem to have had very similar lives and we even look
> alike a little bit! sometimes you are soooooo wrong and sometimes you are
> sooooo right. it doesn't matter. you never fail to move me with your honesty
> and your courage.
>
> you found love and you found the chance to give your love to someone that
> has been by your side for twenty years. john must be so special. i can't
> help but love him too because he treats you so well. how generous you have
> been to each other. how encouraging it is to see that true love exists for
> all those that work hard and believe.
>
> i am sending you all my affection. you were there for me on two very
> difficult times in my life. you may not remember but i haven't forgotten.
>
> god bless you and john, colin dearest.
>
> HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY!!!!!
>
> *********
I've saved this whole post Wallistah brother dear because it is so beautiful and
touching and has moved me to tears. What a special person you are Wally to come
forward and do this for Colin and John. I want to mention the following
especially:
wally wrote to Colin:
<<you never fail to move me with your honesty
and your courage.>>
This is precisely one of the many things I love about you Colin. You are so
brave. You have been through so much in your life and you are still here. Oh
courageous warrior, you speak from your mind, your heart, your soul and you
stand true to your convictions no matter what anyone says, no matter how hard
someone might try to knock you off balance, there you are.
You exemplify what it is to love and be loved and I am so happy for you that you
have found the love of your life. Because of my Brei, I know how that feels and
it is the most precious and special place to be.
Over a year ago now, when I first joined this list, you and i recognized each
other as kindred spirits. You offered me friendship & comradery when I was
feeling small and incredibly shy about being here . You have always been a good
listener and friend. You generously offered support and concern when Brian was
going through his surgery earlier this year. I will never forget that.
I did write to you offlist when you first mentioned your anniversary, and I will
join in the chorus to wish you and John many more years of love within the
sanctuary of each other's arms.
lots of love,
Mags
--
And this loving is a drawing close,
a tuning in, an opening.
Until one perfect moment;
but how can it be expressed?
A receiving, an enfolding
as I cradle you in my arms.
Within my heart, within my soul,
You are my true love.
--Lui Collins
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