I have never had a hard time stating how I feel, but that seems to have changed ever since you entered my life Thea. Though I have made many attempts to tell you, I find it utterly impossible to articulate everything you have given me. How can I convey the beauty of a perfect rose, or narrate the comfort brought from the warmth of Sebastian, snuggled up and asleep, purring lovingly upon my lap? How could words make vivid the vibrant, myriad of colors that burst forth as the sun rises slowly from the east? And so; how can I begin to proclaim the magnitude of love I have found in you? I pray these words will help paint a picture of the extraordinary gift you have given me.

Your name is pure music to my ears. Truly, I could call it out loud a million times and never tire of its sound. Thea, believe me when I say that not an hour passes without my thoughts turning to you. Just as a poet needs inspiration to write a masterpiece, I need you ... Just as an artist needs a subject for his work of art, I need you ... Just as a teacher needs a pupil to mold into greatness, I need you ... Just as a composer needs a theme to create a timeless melody, I need you ... For without you, Thea, my life would be empty of all inspiration.  There would be no work of art for me to gaze at; no person of greatness before me; no timeless melody to listen to.  My life would exist in shades of gray instead of vibrant colors, and I would be less than whole. There are things in life that are inevitable; I am powerless to control them. The Sun will rise and set, the tide will come in and go out, the seasons will change, the birds will fly south for the winter and return in the spring, and the caterpillar will transform itself into a beautiful butterfly. Somehow, I feel reassured by this because many other things in life are so transient - so momentary. Thea, from the moment you said “I love you”, I knew that our relationship would develop into something lasting and precious, just as I am sure that the caterpillar will one day become a beautiful butterfly. Honey, I believe that our love is blessed. It is a union of two spirits destined for everlasting happiness. You have truly become the star of my life which brings me light and warmth when I need it. You offer me the promise of renewal, the joy of living, the peace of mind that comes from sharing and caring, and that shoulder to lean on in times of stress. You are my swallow from Capistrano - my precious butterfly, and if you will have me I promise to cherish and love you forever. I have never been so sure of anything in my life, so Thea Ann Campbell, will you be my wife?