Hello, my friends. I just want to share a little story with you on what is a special day. 23 years ago, when I was 15 years old, I asked this girl named Laura to go out on a date with me. She literally said no over 100 times throughout the course of the school year, as I was the bad boy who already had a girlfriend, which meant Laura wanted nothing to do with me. Not knowing that the worst thing you can do to a bad boy is tell him no, Laura had no idea that I would not stop until I got the answer I wanted. Eventually, Laura said maybe. Then finally, she said yes, contingent on the fact that I was truly single, which I had claimed to be just before study hall... a mere fib that I told, knowing that I would instantly break up with my girlfriend if Laura said yes. So once Laura did say yes (presuming that I was single), I had one hour before my girlfriend at that time would come face to face with Laura during lunch, which meant I had to make moves immediately to close the deal. Needless to say, my girlfriend at that time was left wondering what in the hell just happened, as the note that I passed to her in study hall simply stated, Im breaking up. Its been real. Yes, it was a little brutal. Yes, I regret how that went down. But 15-year-old boys are far from smooth when it comes to exit strategies. But what I also knew is that if I were to start dating Laura, this was going to be something that I would try to make work, as in my eyes, she was like winning the lottery for a guy like me. 23 years later, Laura has not only stood beside me through everything life has to offer, but she has always loved and cared for the boy that I was, while being incredibly patience as I became the man that I am. I can honestly say that she has never tried to change anything about me, as Laura already knew a simple fact that has broken the hearts of many women who chose to date bad boys in hopes of fixing them. And that fact is that you absolutely cannot change a man by force or pressure. Only love, loss and life experience will bring about change. But if you can hang on to the steering wheel long enough, if the wheels dont fall off... the road will in fact straighten. Through everything, shes been loyal, forgiving and tough beyond measure, as dealing with this circus takes nothing short of a warrior. Through the best of times and the worst the life has to offer, Laura has been there as a calming whisper in my ear, telling me that she loves me. And when my voice raises in reaction to the wanted and unwanted events weve endured, Laura has been there to bring balance to both of our lives, silently celebrating the successes, while quietly giving encouragement during the failures. She doesnt put herself out there for the world to see... because she doesnt have to. Although we are married, shes far more than Chad Caleks Wife. Shes Laura Calek. Shes a strong woman. The most selfless person Ive ever known. Shes better than me, which Ive done my best to not only admire, but learn from. And shes been there to not only love me, but to love everyone that I love with the same care and concern, which is quality that is not only rare, but its unheard of. For simply knowing Laura in this lifetime, I am incredibly thankful. For the fact that Ive received her love, loyalty and acceptance, Im nothing short of lucky. Today is Lauras birthday. And if anyone on this planet deserves to have a day thats all about her... its Laura. So please join me in wishing my wife a Happy Birthday. She doesnt sign onto Facebook much, but Ill make sure she logs on to read your sentiments, as Im a firm believer that putting positivity into the ethos does in fact manifest a reality. Happy Birthday, Laura. I love you. Thank you. - Chad
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:31:22 +0000
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