dear miss elaini,

what a sweet birthday surprise…finding you at our door!

you…bearing chocolates!

and a sweet note…

after you left…i popped one of those chocolates right into my mouth…

and i just giggled…out loud…at the words on the back of the pouch…

that silly boy o’ mine reading with emphasis…

“do you dream in chocolate?  then discover (chocolate’s name) and enjoy a moment that is yours: when you break (chocolate’s name’s) delicate chocolate shell, the irresistibly smooth filling starts to melt, gently caressing all your senses and taking you to a place where chocolate dreams come true.”

oh…my…goodness!  could that really be true!?!

how i wish we would’ve read that while you were still here…so i could’ve shared that giggle with you!

and then i just smiled…at the words in your note…

such a sweet note…

what a truly sweet birthday it’s been…sweeter than any ol’ chocolate!

yes…it’s true!  even chocolate!

so much love showered on me by so many!

and…oh, how i thank Him for that 40…plus another whole one…

and for chocolates…

and for loved ones…

like sweet little you!

very sincerely,
me