My dearest Elijah, I’m not good at these long sappy posts or really, strangely, expressing myself when not in song lyrics, but I’ll do my best.
I knew from the moment I saw you, standing alone on your first day, putting books into your locker, that id be by your side forever. I heard so much. Was told so much about you, about the Shelbys and I never liked listening. You were young, you were a kid, just trying on the world for size. I’d been there. It was scary, it was uncomfortable, and I couldn’t imagine what it was like for you, someone that had his fathers last name and “reputation” on your shoulders. Lots of people told me to stay away.
I didn’t listen. Clearly. I saw your pretty eyes and I knew you weren’t like what they were saying. I had to say hi, my heart compelled me. I needed you to know that the world, while cruel and cold on most occasions, wasnt always so. I needed you to be welcomed. I needed to welcome you. So I said hi, much to the dismay of my friends. And I’m so glad I did, None of them are here or my friends anymore, but you…you’re my world.
I married you today. My husband, my Elijah. I’ve waited so long for this day and I knew it would come when we were both ready and the world would give us our sign. I had no doubts. No worries. No fears.
I will be by your side forever. Till death and beyond. My soul, my heart, my husband. I’ll never get tired of that.
I love you. Thank you for choosing my school. Thank you for not giving up. Thank you for giving me a family I’m happy to call my own. Some of my best friends I’ll ever have. Thank you for letting me get to know them, Iris, in particular.
Thank you Posey, Mr. and Mrs. Shelby for being so welcoming and loving. Im so grateful.
Thank you for making me a Shelby.
My husband, Elijah Shelby. You’ve opened doors and kept me safe. I will do the same for you, forever.
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