Letter writing day

(Day #2 of D-Blog Week.)

Today's "assignment" is to write to our disease, our equipment, our medical team, whomever/whatever related to diabetes.  Today my husband got some much deserved recognition at work.  I am so proud of him, and so I write my letter to my husband.
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Dear wonderful Hubby,

Do you remember the words to Bette Midler's song, "Wind Beneath My Wings"?  This song says so much about our personalities and your support of me, not only with my fight against diabetes but life in general.

It must have been cold there in my shadow,
to never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.

Yes, I'm the social one and you're the quiet one in the corner taking in everything.  You watch me in my excitement and enthusiasm.  You're right there behind me, supporting me all the way.  You're right there behind me, ready to catch me if I fall.

So I was the one with all the glory,
while you were the one with all the strength.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.

Your strength amazes me.  I wish I could be half as strong as you!  You have a heart of gold.  You are so beautiful to me, not worrying about others knowing who you are.  You don't feel the need to be in the limelight.  Whenever I doubt myself, you encourage me to follow my heart.  You are the one who has given me the encouragement I needed to become part of the diabetes online community (DOC) where I have found fellowship with other PWDs (people with diabetes).

Did you ever know that you're my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Dear, you are my hero.  Your talents amaze me.  Thanks to you I have the strength I need to discover who I am and to follow my heart.  It is because of you that I was able to be the stay-at-home-mom to our five wonderful children that God blessed us with over the years.  It's because of you that I find joy in my role as a substitute teacher.  It is with your encouragement that I have found the path I am to follow at this point of my life.

It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
but I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.

All too often I forget to tell you how much your love and encouragement mean to me.  Yes, my parents gave me a wonderful start.  They lead me through childhood and into the beginning stages of adulthood.  However, I needed someone who could continue to be nurturing as I journeyed from young adulthood into *gulp* middle age. Without you, I don't think I would have the self-confidence to be the woman I am today.

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings,
'cause you are the wind beneath my wings.

Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
so high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

I thank God for you every day.  You are a provider and protector for your family.  You are my best friend, the person I want most to grow old with, the person I can't imagine being without, the person who holds my heart.  It's with your encouragement that I started taking better care of myself even before being diagnosed with diabetes.  You're there when I want to scream and cry.  You're there to cheer with me when I have good lab results.  You're the one who encourages me to become an advocate instead of just sitting down and letting things fall where they may.   I love you with all of my heart!

Loving you now, always, and forever,
-Me.