I have the most wonderful friends and I am so thankful for them all. One in particular has been instrumental in my life. Mostly literally. He accepted me exactly as I was and still does. He knows my imperfections, more so than most, yet he is unperturbed. He has fostered my love for music and is the reason I now take every opportunity to attend concerts. My appreciation for live music is totally attributable to him. When we were in our teens he'd play guitar while I laid on the floor of his room and just listened. Those are some of the happiest memories of my life.
This man is a true gentleman. He is sweet, kind, strong and adventurous. He is a loving son, devoted husband and will make a fantastic father. When I think of him I see him travelling Asia with random children on his shoulders. He has, and always will, make me smile and laugh until I cry. He is smart and exceptionally talented.
When we were at school he made me a mixed tape. I still remember and adore much of the songs that were on it. When I hear them now they make me smile because they remind me of him. Today, I came home to a carefully selected mix of music. I lay on my floor in the dark with the smell of fresh summer rain coming through the open windows and listened. Just like I did when I was a teenager. As tears stream down my face my heart feels simultaneously lighter and fuller.
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