Dear Mrs. Chan,
You have got it: the kind of love that most people would give anything for. I can tell you have something special. Mrs. Chan, you sent that beautiful picture to the newspaper and in so doing you gave the rest of the world and me a peek. The sun in picture makes it hard to see his handsome face, but he is looking at you with loving eyes and you are radiant with your "too happy for words" smile. He is wearing suspenders, a flower, and a bow tie; so the picture must have been taken on your wedding day.
The picture and message are for your first anniversary. Here is what you wrote for the paper:
"I'm so glad I had you by my side to walk through our ups and downs. You are a sweet yet strong man that has shown me patience and a love that is Christ-like. I can't wait to see where our adventures will take us. The first anniversary gift is paper, so here it is, in the paper."
Your message tells me you have maturity to understand that there are ups and down in a marriage. You are there for each other through thick and thin. He has a Christ-like love for you and you know it and you appreciate it. You have fun together and you understand that life is an adventure. You have a lot of hope.
I read your message over and over and even clipped it from the newspaper. I feel joyful knowing that a beautiful, young couple understands. I feel happy for you, because of what I saw in you today. I wish I could know you and see how your love will grow and grow. I would love to see where your adventures will take you.
Happy Anniversary!
