On this day, after such a very long time,..I ask by elfin12u
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Happy sweetest day to everyone here, especially M'ladies!! I realize that I have been away for months, coming back now and then, but not often enough.
My life had become rather complicated, but that is all really just an excuse, and you all are way more worthy than that! You have all remained good friends, and I have become something less than that for you. Its been a long time since I had posted anything here, I have been rather uninspired, and after having been beaten down so much over the last few years..well, Im sure you get my meaning.
Things are not now less complicated, but actually more so! Cheri's dad is not well, dealing with another bout of cancer, and this time, it will claim his life, and it is just a matter of time! Since the day I met him, some seven years ago, he's made it known that his biggest wish was to be able to walk his daughter down the aisle, and give her hand away. Which is why I'm here today, time is now short, and even though I lost the financial battle with my ex, she can now no longer lay claim to Cheris income, just mine. So in light of these new developments, there is no reason anymore, to delay this, and I could think of no better place than here with all of you to witness, like it or not.
My Cheri, tis nine years ago we met, and your eyes still melt me when I look upon them, flooding my inner being with their warmth and caring. When I think about all we've been through together, in all of that time, the tears automatically form. We have had more than our share of pain, hurt and dismay, yet you stand there smiling at me, your eyes so filled with love. How can I not get back up to fight some more, when beaten down? To know that your heart is mine no matter what, has given me the will to go on, filling me with what is needed in order to survive and never give up. This is so long overdue, and yet, until now, would have also put you under the same trap and demise I must now endure indefinitely.
On bended knee, I look up at your precious face, and take your hand. I have never known a more precious and perfect heart, it overwhelms and fills all you meet and come in contact with, with a sense of love and well being, and only those with no heart or love in their own, will fail to grasp and acknowledge. You M'lady have stood by me, no matter the circumstances, and have loved me unconditionally all of this time, never have I felt more love in my life, and never have you given me less than all. In all the time we have known each other, my heart has grown, becoming more each day, week and year, healing me from within, that which had once been destroyed, and torn from me. I have often called you my butterfly, because of your inner growth, always in a state of becoming, yet now I realize that because of you, I too have been renewed into something more than I was once. I love you more than I did then, and will love you more tomorrow than today, and so forth until the end of my days. So I ask M'lady, will you accept me, and be my wife, to spend the rest of our time here together and married, joined as one,one heart beating with the power and strength of two? I am yours if you will have me, I love you so, and am so madly, deeply in love with you!
Comments (16)
elfin14doaks
My love, M'Lord, I love thee more then my words may express. I would be most honored, to be thy wife. I love you and I will marry you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
elfin12u
My heart melts, and it will be so! Oh my!! we're getting married!!
bazza
Congratulations to both of you, may love last longer than forever for you both, My best wishes to you both, and wish you a long and blessed life together through the good and bad, sad and joyfullest times and in sickness and health. God bless you both.. Barry
wysiwig
This is wonderful news! There is a Hebrew word that describes your bride - besheert. This means destiny in English. For all the pain you've had, you've now come through the other end and found your destiny. I am so very happy for both of you. Live long and prosper!
Faemike55
First and foremost - Congratulations! May you live as long as you love and may you love as long as you live!
auntietk
Oh, my friend, I am so happy for you both! :D When Bill and I were first working things out, your relationship was such an inspiration to us ... it gave us confidence to move forward, realizing that our similarities far outweighed our ideological differences. I've seen the way you look at each other, heard you each speak of your love for the other, and it warms my heart. You two do my heart good, and I'm thrilled that you're getting married! Big hugs and much love to you both ... >:D< :X :)
clbsmiley
So sweet!! You shall be a wonderful couple! Please enjoy this time! :)
whaleman
I am very happy that you found each other and things have worked out! All the best to you both!!!!! Wayne
beachzz
For both of you, I wish you years and years of happiness, joy and love!!
2121
YE YES YES YES YES YES YES.....WONDERFUL...AND ABOUT BLOODY TIME.....(excuse the language )...LOL.....I am happy and overjoyed for you both..what a great day..CONGRATS to you both.....YIPEEEE !!!!! Hugs to you both. Ian
jendellas
Oh you guys have made my night, CONGRATS to you both. Hope there are LOADS of wedding pics. Wishing you all the best & to Cheri's dad to on the special day. xxxxxxx
lil_sizzler
Love your story! Congratulations to the both of you! May you both live happily ever after.
Alex_Antonov
Amazing!
Chipka
What an amazing and heartfelt piece of emotional expression! Ah, but I'd expect nothing less in terms of love, of the sorts of comitment that go along with love, and well...all in all, this is a fantastic expression of everything positive in life. It's affirmation galore, and unfortunately, we live in a world in which only the negative is affirmed, because it grabs ratings, because it makes petty people feel superior, and all of that gunk. You've provided the perfect antidote to that, and don't ever apologize for being quiet or for not posting as much as you'd like to have done. Your friends and loved ones understand silence and know without question that your thoughts are never far, even if your overt words may not come quite as much as you'd like. But in terms of all that you specifically wrote here, WOW! This is incredibly touching. Well done stuff here! I love it.
anahata.c
absolutely beautiful, dave, I mean I read it when it went up and am only commenting publicly now, but it's just beautiful. When we all met, I could see the bond between you two, not a public lovey-dovey thing, but a deep thing born of long experience, reality and genuine inner connection. I know, from the things I've seen here & from a few things you shared when in chicago, that you've both struggled in your lives, sometimes grandly. And I know that marriage is a very complex thing, anything but a fairy tale. But what's come across in these pages is the love that cuts through it all and the deep bond you two have no matter what, and that shines through all of this. I don't think anyone is upset that you dropped out of your gallery for bouts of time---many of us have too (yours truly included). It's just great whenever you come back. And to come back with this marriage proposal is glorious. I'm so sorry about Cheri's dad, and hope he's comfortable, whatever state he's in. And it's so triumphant that you both married with him at your side, given how ill he is. But as sad as I am for him, that's how happy I am for you both. And you have a lot of guts to write this publicly and show your heart so openly in front of the whole world. I wish you two a world together, and a long & deep world of love & carrying each other. A beautiful upload...Hope your health is well too!
0rest4wicked
Beautiful, Congratulations!!!