In Iraq time, our First Year Anniversary has already arrived. All day long, I have been wishing that Jorge would call me. First, to greet him a happy anniversary and second, since i have been very emotional lately, i just wanted to hear his voice. When I came home at 6pm from work, I knew that it was already 3am Iraq time and Jorge was awake. When I stepped in the front door, a long slender box was waiting there for me. Like a child on Christmas morning, i ripped the box open to find 12 long-stemmed roses. I was crying when, as if on cue, the phone rang. It was my husband wishing me a Happy Anniversary and at the same time apologizing since that was the only thing he can do for me there right now. I assured him repeatedly that his present was perfect.
That wasn't the only thing that made my day. He was very happy to receive the CD and card that Jose Feliciano sent him. We both had the same idea. We both wanted to send a big surprise and it worked out so perfectly.
Isn't it funny how we received our surprise presents on the same day and how perfectly matched we are to our gifts? My husband loves music and receives a CD. I love romance and I get roses. This is a moment i will remember forever. Despite the distance, we made it work! We had a heartwarming, memorable first year anniversary.
