Happy Birthday Ralph

Because time itself is like a spiral, something special happens on your birthday each year: The same energy that God invested in you at birth is present once again. 

Menachem Mendel Schneerson

One day in July, 1991, I was seated on a bench in Washington Square Park. I was so lost in my book that I didn't notice this handsome man as he approached the bench. "Would you mind if I sit here?" he asked, startling me. I looked up, annoyed that he wanted to invade MY bench when there were so many others free. But then I looked into those eyes, and I instantly knew. I had found my soul mate. Fate had once again led us to each other. We celebrated your birthday in August. I remember how  I didn't have much money so I gave him a card and took him to the movies.  We had such a wonderful time. 

And now, here we are, 23 years later. We have laughed together and cried together. We have given each other strength and encouraged each other to be the best we can be. It was his encouragement and support that We've been through a lot together and we've always come out on top. It was the hard times that made us stronger. If I could give this man the world, I would.  I am so blessed.

Happy Birthday Ralph