The Ballestero Blog

Marcia June Starr – Martyn Joseph Ballestero

45^th Wedding Anniversary

August 14, 1965 – August 14, 2010

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My Dear,

I Love What I Hear!

• I’ve heard “Good Morning Honey,” 16,436 times!
• I’ve heard “I love you,” too many times to count!
• I’ve heard “I miss you,” more times than a husband should.
• Four times I’ve heard, “It’s a boy!”
• I heard that 8 more times at our Grandson’s births!)
• Once I heard, “It’s a girl!”
• I heard that said 4 more times at our Granddaughter’s births!)
• I love What I Hear!

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I Love What I Feel!

• I’ve felt loved for 45 years.
• I’ve felt needed all of those days.
• I’ve felt appreciated above my worth.
• I’ve felt missed when I’m away.
• I feel content when I’m with you.
• I feel at peace in our home.

I Love What I Feel!

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I Love What I See!

• I see your face brighten into a smile when I come home.
• I see your acts of service.
• I see your constant sacrifices made for my benefit.
• I see your tenderness.
• I see your devotion.
• I see your purity.
• I see your modesty.
• I see your wholesome goodness.
• I see your sincerity.
• I see your grace.
• I see a Christian.
• I see your beauty.
• I see my Dreams Come True.
• I see Love at it finest.

I Love What I See!

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I Love What I Know!

• I know I my beloved is mine and I am hers.
• I know I am loved.
• I know I am cherished.
• I know I am thought of.
• I know you are faithful.
• I know you are my Pride and Joy.
• I know I am not complete without you.
• I know that I am lost without you.

I Love What I Know!

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I Love What I Am!

• I love what I am because of you.
• I love how you’ve helped me grow.
• I love how you’ve helped me be a better father.
• I love how you’ve helped me be a better man.
• I love how you helped me be a better husband.
• I love how you’ve helped me be a better Christian.
• I love how you’ve given peace and serenity to my world.
• I love how you’ve brought reason and wisdom into our decisions.

I Love What I Am Because Of You.

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For Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred And Thirty Six Days I Have Been Married To The One I Love. The Love Of My Life!

Thank You My Darling, For The Best 45 Years Of Marriage A Husband Could Ever Hope For!!

I Love You!!

Martyn Joseph Ballestero Sr.