Monday, July 4, 2011

My true love hath my heart.

For the past few days our family members have centered their attention on the circle of love given to Kristin by Joey as an ensign to the world: "Joey loves Kristin and desires to share his life with her."

May this ring, which has no beginning or end, emphasize the constancy and stability of genuine love--a love that surmounts time, change, and adversity.

My True-Love Hath My Heart by Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586)

My true-love hath my heart, and I have his,
By just exchange one for another given:
I hold this dear, and mine he cannot miss,
There never was a better bargain driven:
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his.

His heart in me keeps him and me in one,
My heart in him his thoughts and senses guides:
He loves my heart, for once it was his own,
I cherish his because in me it bides:
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his.


Kristin, we welcome you with open arms to encircle you with our love,
Grandma and Grandpa Follmer

6 comments:

  1. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for being that example of true love for all of us!

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  2. Thanks for sharing that, it's excellent. We are so excited that you have decided to do this blog. I love to hear your stories and learn from your experience and knowledge, and your humor is second to none....Please post often!

    Looks like we will see you guys in September, can't wait!

    -Mike

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  3. Also if I don't get a chance to comment much in the future, know that I am reading it. I'm not great at commenting because you can't comment from the device where I usually read these. Ang has permission to act as proxy!

    -Mike

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  4. I got to spend the weekend with the happy lovebirds, Joey and Kristin. I think Matt and I are still like that. It is fun to be reminded that you and Grandpa are true loves, too. What a beautiful poem!

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  5. I love it! I love world's coolest grandparents to blog. And yes, we have all been so caught up in the fun engagement and just Love Kristin!

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  6. Grandma & Grandpa! That was so sweet. Thank you for that beautiful poem. I am so excited to be in your family! I love you!

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