Leaping Hearts

"He'd have to come, a day like this," whispered Molly to herself, gazing bemused at the view before her.

And, at that moment, Ben knocked upon the back door."

           from Miss Read's Thrush Green

As I read this passage, my own heart leapt with Molly's. 

On an evening a little over 12 years ago, I was sitting on the couch staring out the large, old windows of my roommates house.  A friend was on the phone and we were speculating why he hadn't called after our first date-which had only been a day or two before.  I couldn't stop thinking about him.  I was working myself up into a little frenzy.  Silly girl that I was.

And then. 

If it had been a movie it wouldn't have been more perfect.

There he was.

Taking the front steps two at a time.

My heart skipped a beat.

He smiled and waved through the window.

I hung up and answered the door.

Trying to seem calm.

And you know, I remember that like it was yesterday.  I love that memory.  And I love that guy.

I think anyone who knows him will tell you he is a stand-up guy.  

I sure think so.

Today is his birthday.

Happy Birthday!  We love you!