Other People's Love Letters_ 150 Letters You Were Never Meant to See - Bill Shapiro [8]
Yours Forever,
_________
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12/24/2003
It’s hard to believe that one year ago I never dreamed of the real possibility of us actually being together. I love you so much. When I think of all the events, emotions and trials that we have been through over the last year, it overwhelms me. Still, the constant thought and desire of sharing our lives together has never waned. I do know that we are perfect for each other, and in some way God did mean for us to be together. It’s so unfortunate that possibly His original plan was thwarded by your mother’s desire to control your young adult life. Also, that the lives of our families has been turned upside down. Still, God is able to make good out of the most hurtful times as you well know. I know as we continue to pray for healing, He will do that in the hearts of all those we love. Thank you for giving up your world to come be a part of my world—one that we can share each day by expressing it in ways that we both never thought we could experience—I love you—Merry Christmas
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7/31/02
I’ve been thinking a lot about our arguments this summer. I thought I should share my thoughts w/ you, since I always advocate complete honesty. We still have quite a lot to learn about each other, especially why, how and what we are thinking. While we aren’t getting along well, I think (and hope) that we are growing more now than we ever have before
And just to let you know, I still sometimes find myself staring at you and feeling that God could not have crafted a more beautifully sweet angel, and oh how undeserved I am when I hold you.
I love you,
_____
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1-19-98
MLK Day
Dear ______
Thank you for your thoughtful letter. It took courage to write that! I appreciate your sharing your thoughts with me, and I hope we can speak more—and face to face. I apologize for not responding sooner, but both work deadlines and my emotions prevented me from doing so until now.
I am pleased that you feel so deeply for _____ and that you care for her so much. It is not my intention to interfere with your relationship and it’s many dimensions—friendship, romance, companionship—except for one: intimacy. And there, on that one level, I have concern for your choices and actions.
At the risk of causing you to shut me off, I must be honestly blunt and let you know I think you are both making a huge mistake in the new direction you’ve chosen in your relationship, and I don’t see any good in it. If you truly love _____ you would make it your top priority to protect her and guard her from harm or trouble. Instead you agree to an action that puts her in a very dangerous place—she could be subject to extreme physical and emotional consequences as a result of your actions. She could be subject to disciplinary actions by the school, which would lead to great hurt and embarrasment not only for her but for her Dad and for me. She could be subjected to riducule by her classmates (regardless of what you may think—kids can be just as hypocritical as adults!). Why would you want to put her in such a precarious position? For your decision and actions could easily place her in any of these situations.
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True love always places the other first. If you truly love _____ please put her ahead of your own desires and wishes. Please do what is best for her. That is the mark of a selfless heart. I am not implying that you’ve made this decision on your own—I know you both talked and decided. But I am simply asking you to consider how much danger your