Tuesday, December 23, 2008

An Open Letter to the Women I've Dated
(or tried to)

Distinguished Ladies,

As I embark on a new phase in my life, I think it's only natural to reflect on the things that have transpired in the phases previous. 

If there's one obvious thing I can pull from this time of introspection it is that God is pretty good to me and if there's one thing He's blessed me with in overwhelming abundance it's quality people in my life. Even in an environment where the "average" person in my life is anything but, something about you stood out to me. You possess some inherent, intangible quality that cast a glimmer I couldn't ignore, that I had to do something about.

You've all been so complex and special and wonderful and I just wanted to say, "Thanks."

Thank you for sharing your time with me. For making me laugh. For teaching me something about myself. For making me want to be interested in the things that are important to you, just because they were important you. For making me want to be a better version of myself.

It is my most sincere hope that I was able show you not only that I understood how very special you are, but how important and special you were to me specifically.

I also hope that that you continue to grow into the woman that God intends for you to be for the Godly man you so richly deserve. 

Even if it's not me.

Fondly,
Dave