Tino & Marianne

It's been a whole year since I last posted about you. This last year has been, in many ways the most eventful year that we've had together as a couple. It's definitely had more stress, tests of faith and mountains to climb than all the years before. It also has brought to my eyes a whole other level of "you". I've gained a degree of admiration that I had not previously had.

Thank you for another year of the honor of being your wife, the one you love and the mother of your children. I pray that this birthday will bring you your deepest desires and although I know the Lord has already given you one of them, I'm sure He's got a few more up his sleeve.

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From Alice:

I love you Papa. There's something for you on your birthday and I have something to give to you, Papa because I love you. I love you , we can go on a trip tomorrow. Dear Papa, you are 32. There was a nice thing that you will have it on your birthday. I think you eat ice-cream like me. I like the beans that you make, they are very very good and yummy. I like you to hold me in your arms like a baby. Baby starts with "b". Have a happy birthday, Papa.

Love,
Alice