My mother's day gift from Reed

This year, all I wanted for Mom's day was a letter from Reed. I don't need jewelery, pots or pans and negligees for sure. So he out-did himself, some of the subtleties are only known to us, but if you know my parents were teachers and my brother was an F-16 pilot, it might help a little. Here he is ...

Once upon a time…

…in a land far, far away, there lived a beautiful young maiden named Murielle. She lived in a small cottage with her parents and older brother in a wee little village in the depths of the forest. Her parents tried for years to educate the villagers in the ways of language, mathematics and physical fitness. Her brother dreamed of soaring through the skies like a falcon defending its territory. But Murielle had a dream of her own. Even though she loved growing up in this quaint little village, she longed to see the world beyond the mighty Meuse. She desired to travel to a far away land in search of something better. Little did she know, how much better things could really be.

One day, Murielle received an invitation to visit a foe near a land known as bountiful. After a long journey over the great pond, she arrived at her destination and was greeted by her friends. Her time in the land was absolutely wonderful. She fell in love with her new found language, culture and religion. But much to her dismay, she would not stay long, and returned to her cottage and her family. Life continued for the young maiden. She continued to seek out higher education and indulge herself in her new religion.

As Murielle matured to young womanhood, she courted many of the local peasant boys but none were worthy of her constant companionship. This was an honor to be reserved for someone special…for her prince charming. She found amusement in dancing all night at the ball with the other damsels, but there was something missing in her young life. As the seasons passed, she often thought of her journey to the far away land and dreamed of returning again someday.

Winter was approaching and Murielle received word of a young man named Reed who was on a religious quest and recently arrived in a nearby township. The man was from the same far away land that she had once visited and adored. Intrigued, she decided that she would find the man and would engage in conversation. The day came…Reed was the most handsome man she had ever laid eyes on. He was equally drawn to her beauty. The two conversed and shared much laughter for days thereafter. But as all good things must come to an end…the young man had to part, for his religious quest was not over. The damsel was in distress.

Time passed and Murielle soon realized that a flame had been kindled within her heart. The more she thought of the time spent with Reed, the more she realized that he indeed was her prince charming. She was determined to be with him again. She sent him letters to inspire him on his journey and longed to receive word from him. And her parents saw their daughter radiate every time she received a letter…clearly she was in love.

The day came when her prince charming, upon completing his religious quest, departed for his home land. The two made arrangements for her to visit not long after, and after a wonderful courtship, they decided to be married. It was a beautiful ceremony with family and foe. Murielle looked as though she was a princess, and Reed was her knight in shining armor. The happy young couple started their new found life in an arid land. Soon they would experience the joy and happiness of raising a fine lad. Others would follow.

Throughout their life together, Reed and Murielle endured many hardships, but those were overshadowed by the many blessings that came their way. The young couple grew older, but the flame that once kindled within their hearts, now roared with eternal love.

The End


Happy Mothers Day Muche
I love you!!!
Reed