And the content might surprise you. You would imagine it was a sentimental summary of a lifetime together. And while there were elements of that, the overarching theme was of gentle longing.
You see, marriage (especially after many years), can feel like a well worn slipper, comfortable and familiar. Sometimes there is so much history, so much assumed knowledge, so much said and done that to break the pattern and do something different is a huge step.
The next time I saw him, he came bounding up to me. Beaming proudly, he told me he had spontaneously taken his wife away for the weekend.
There is power in your words. As you share your story and hopes with another, they become witness to your intentions. The letter becomes a declaration you live into.
Life is short.
If you have something you want to say, if you want to change your pattern and risk shaking things up for a new adventure, then we can help you express the words in a way that lands just as you intend.
Slippers are the shoes you reach for when you come home, because they’re your favourite comfort. But that’s not to say we can’t buy a new pair occasionally.
