love letters and a license from the state of New York

"Love consists in this, 

that two solitudes protect and touch and greet each other."
— Rainer Maria Rilke

 I've never been a huge fan of Valentine's Day -

except for the heart box of chocolates I always got from my dad

and the fact that the whole office now smells of roses and lilies.

But I must admit that it was fun to look under the "to husband" card section

when picking one out this year for Mr. D, my husband!

I am so thankful for him and our courtship.

It grew from many long distance, late night conversations and many, many love letters.

It was all so natural and honest - 

no outside interference or persuasion. 

Just us.

I love re-reading those letters and am so thankful to be where we are today.

AND I am looking so forward to our date tonight.

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Happy Valentine's Day!

photographs by Carin Davis.