The Final Letter

Dear Daniel,

You do know why I wrote all these letters, don't you? I wanted you to know that there was not a single day of my adult life that went by that I did not think of you. No, I didn't always have a face or name to pair with my thoughts, but even that simple lack of knowledge could not keep you from my mind. Most of my letters were written right before bed not just for consistency, but because I always wanted you to be the last person I thought about before falling asleep at night. Dreams are often processed most poignantly with the things we think about right before we fall asleep, so I guess in a way that makes you the man... er, Dan of my dreams, huh? I have always loved you, I love you now, and I will continue to love you all the days of my life.

I have waited a long time to marry you and to finally become your wife and I am so lucky that the big day is finally here. Oh, and in case you had any doubts before today, here are 1500+ letters to you with love from me, saying simply,

I love you.

Love,
Kirsten (2013)

May 6th (The Wedding Day Letter)

Dear Copper,

I once heard that marriage is not a noun, but a verb. Love is not something that you get, but is something that you do each and every day. It requires an ongoing commitment of 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for the rest of your life.

Looking back on these past two years together, I can't help but think of all that you have done for me, and the ways you have made me feel. I not only want you in my life, but need you in my life.

I remember moments like you making me hot tea in the morning when I was sick (despite just working an overnight yourself), and letting me reach over on to your plate of French fries to grab one without even asking. You tell me that I am beautiful when I have no makeup on, and challenge me to think outside the box, all while supporting me along the way. 

I remember the endless hours on end of you listening to me tell you about my day at work, and I think back to you doing all those little things to make me happy, like fixing the towel rack in my bathroom or giving me back rubs at night.

I appreciate you tolerating all of my bad jokes and for putting up with my love of puns. You consistently let me know you love me, and when I am with you, it always feels like I am at home.

I have watched you give and care for others, including your friends, family, or those you barely know. The day we closed on our house, I watched as you gave money to a homeless man on the street to help pay it forward.

You may think I've let all these things go unnoticed, but I can guarantee that they have all meant the world to me and reassured me that you are the man I am to spend the rest of my life with, loving until the day I take my final breath.

So today on our wedding day, I take you to be my best friend, my faithful partner, and the one that I love forever and always. I promise to encourage, challenge, and inspire you to be the best version of yourself if you will do the same for me. I agree to love you through it all, no matter what comes our way, good or bad. I will always be there to make you smile and laugh with you, or to just listen and lift you up when you are down.

I promise to love you unconditionally through all our adventures together on this journey called life. I will continue to love you all of the days of my life, and that is something that will never change. We are going to be the old couple sitting on a park bench holding hands together, just you wait and see.

Love,

Fox

May 5th

Dear Copper,

It's strange, I started off writing these letters to someone I couldn't picture or name, but knew I would deeply love and care for. They were going to someone I couldn't picture my life without and someone who helped make my life seem more full. They were going to you.

I have written them every day for over the last three years, and in some weird way I am going to miss telling you in writing how much I love you, as that is usually how I best express my thoughts and affections toward others. At the same time, how lucky am I that before bed every night, I no longer will have to type out a note to tell you I love you, but that I will be able to reach over, give you a quick hug or smooch and tell you "I love you." For so long, the last thing I saw at night were words about how much I love you, but now you will actually be able to hear me say it.

These typed love letters may be coming to an end, but I promise to never stop loving you and to remind you of it each and every day. I just love you so much. I can't even begin to put into words how much it means to have you in my life. I am one of the luckiest girls in the world to become your wife this weekend. It just doesn't get much better than a lifetime of love with you!

Love,

Fox

May 4th

Dear Copper,

You're out mowing our lawn right now, so figured I would take this moment to write you your daily letter now instead of tonight when I usually do... I just walked in and saw the fox picture you bought for me on the kitchen table. I love it :) Can't believe it is less than 3 days until we will be married!!!! Ahhhhhhh!

Love,

Fox

May 3rd

Dear Copper,

Tonight we were on the phone and you were able to guess exactly what I was eating at the time based on my food crunching... I think this means you know me. Haha

Also, one day closer to our wedding and being husband and wife! Ahhhhhhh! It's just so soon! 

Love,

Fox