I know you're used to receiving letters from me. This was never new to you. If this would be the way to express to you how I feel...then I wouldn't be tired of writing -- up to the last ink.

On Christmas Day, we will be celebrating our first year "again". After 10 years of being apart and living our own separate lives, finally we're back in each others arms. Who would ever think this would happen again? I was only 15 then, and you were 23--Oh, I guess, the typical childhood-puppy-high school love every one experiences. You were not so serious that time, I felt that--always taking things for granted. I know it's a risk, but then, I still gave my best shot...Just to show you that I am serious with what we have, though I am young.

I thought everything would turn out right, but unlike fairytales, we didn't end up happily ever after. That's when I learned that love is not based on feelings alone...feelings do change,and change is the only thing that is constant in this world...Love must be based more on respect and commitment-- w/c you didn't gave enough.

So I ran without looking back-
Shed tears-
Sacrificed-
Left without saying Goodbye-

...

Ten years have passed, and here we are again. Holding on to each others hands.. Learned the lessons of the past.. We didn't know how it happened - "it just happened".. Look at how GOD works in mysterious ways-- I beleive that HE let this happen for a purpose. Whatever it is, I'm just thankful he did!

I want you to know how much I treasure you. Your hands are the only hands I wanna hold on to forever. I loved you before, I love you now, and I will continue to love you for the rest of my life.

** 20031709 4:20 am

[submitted 09/16/03]