A reader named Bill just mentioned the singing group called The Temptations, and that made me think about a post I’d created last year involving one of their songs, so I thought I’d re-post it for newer readers:
A Knock On the Door
About eight years ago our 25th wedding anniversary was coming soon and I wanted to honor My Beloved and celebrate our anniversary in a special way. What I had in mind was to have some men help me to surprise and serenade her. I figured that it would be very special if even a few men helped up to do it, but when I asked for help, I was surprised and very pleased when eleven men showed up on very short notice!
What happened next was largely due to the good ideas they came up with to make the experience even more memorable.
My wife heard a knock on the door and when she opened it, she was surprised to see me on one knee directly in front of her, with 11 men forming a semi-circle behind me. We were each holding a long-stemmed red rose and began singing a rousing rendition of the Temptations song, “My Girl” to her. It even included some cool (or should I say “GROOVY!?”) dance moves that the men had come up with and practiced at another location just prior to the knock on the door! We sang to her accompanied by a boom box playing the song.
Our audience grew as neighbors came out to see what was going on. They clapped and cheered us on.
When the song and dance were finished, each man in turn stepped forward and handed a long-stemmed red rose to My Beloved, gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek, and congratulated her. I then gave a bouquet of 25 long-stemmed red roses—-one for each year of our marriage—-to her along with a big hug and kiss.
The kindness and thoughtfulness of the men helped to create a truly magical and memorable evening. While I’d known some of the men for years, I’d only recently met some of the others. They had driven up to two hours round trip in heavy commute traffic to be there for the relatively brief experience. They all had other things that they could have been doing. Some had families waiting for them at their homes for dinner. Others took time off from work.
They weren’t professional singers or performers; just regular men who gave a special gift to a special woman and me.
I’m very grateful to have My Beloved and such men in my life.
Russ
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Very romantic….Diane
Thank you, Diane. Every once in a while I get it right just to keep her guessing! ;-D!
Russ
What a lovely memory you created for your wife and you to look back on.
Thank you for your comment, Manty. I plan to return to your blog very soon, BW. I enjoy visiting it.
Russ
Russ, I think that is the most romantic thing I have heard in my life. Brilliant. Your wife must have felt so special and incredibly well loved. Jen
That’s one of the best compliments I’ve received in my life! Thank you, Jen!
Your comment also reminded me that I owe myself another pleasant visit to your blog real soon!
Russ
I wholeheartedly agree! Patty
Thank you, Patty!
Russ
Ahhh, this is so, so sweet, Russ, and what a lovely memory for the two of you! Lori
Thank you, Lori. It sure was a lot of fun too.
Russ
Swoon. What a beautiful and thoughtful gift-for her and for you.
Thank you. We (the men and I) loved doing it, and My Beloved–who isn’t big on public attention–still managed to enjoy it too. ;-D!
Russ
that is an outstanding story! I have a big smile!
I got a big smile just reading your comment, Bill. I’m glad you liked it.
Russ
So sweet, nice to know there are guys like you still out there!
Thank you for the wonderful compliment!
Russ
How sweet of you! Your wife is a very lucky woman to have a husband who is still so creative in his devotion after 25 years 🙂 And what a tribute to the character of the men who helped make it happen. A great story, and I’m sure it’s a wonderful memory!
Thank you for your kind comments, Andrea. I’m grateful to have you as a reader.
Russ