One of my dear friends is engaged. She's in the stressful planning phase right now, where you just realize how much work it is to plan a wedding, so I'm writing a set of notes for her to open whenever she needs encouragement. Here's one of them
Hey—
So I was trying to think of a “different-y” type of encouragement (you know me—always trying to be contrary), so I’ve decided to compare you to something wonderful to remind you of how wonderful you are.
My first idea was to compare you to a KitchenAid mixer, but I realized that’s not as magical an item to everyone as it is to me. But you are efficient and hardworking and absolutely wonderful, so there’s that.
Then I thought of comparing you to a flower bouquet—so many different complimentary strengths, loved by everyone, undeniably beautiful—but then I thought you might be at least a little tired of wedding-themed details.
So, at the risk of being eponymous, I have decided to compare you to a letter. The outside is happy, but the inside is even better. Aesthetically solid, refreshing to whoever it comes in contact with, and absolutely going to be loved for a long time. The real value comes with what’s inside. The inside is encouraging, honest, fun, and, if it’s the best kind, it speaks truth. You, dear, are most certainly the best kind. You are all of these things, and of course even better than a letter because you are sentient—alive by the Holy Spirit.
You’ve got this. I love ya.
maddieperkie
