Friday, April 23, 2010

April 14th.


21 years ago now. My first date with Halis was April 14th, 1989. We went on a double-date to an arcade. I went on a dare. I couldn't stand Halis. But that night, he kissed me goodnight ... and I felt something ... I felt connected. And here we are ... all these years later ... and I still feel that inexplicable connection. And my heart still skips a few beats sometimes when I look at him.

Incidently, April 14th is also the date that Halis left for Haiti ... 4 years ago now ... to retrieve our son and to bring him home for good. In a way ... April 14th is the day that our family was created ... both in 1989 and in 2006. I love that day :)

Thank you for that goodnight kiss in the backseat of your VW rabbit, Halis. It was the beginning of the rest of my life. I love you.

Love,

Jodi

1 comment:

Halis said...

Exactly 15 years to the day was when my father passed away as well.. "With every ending there is a beginning". Thank you for being you babe! And thank you for making a bad time of year for me a good one... My dad must have had something to do with it. He did meet you before I did and I guess he chose you for me..;)