TRUE LOVE, AT LAST I’VE FOUND THEE!
Posted June 29th, 2009 by Jill Conner BrowneFirst of all, big kisses and thanks to my precious friends Scott, Leigh and Fran–who respectively gifted us with AIGS (ha ha Amy Lambert!), two fat-filled dips, two most comforting soups and the Reigning Champion Sweet Potato Pie, and enough ho-made beans, slaw and cobbler for an army, PLUS– the Best Butt Ever. I wrote Fran this morning and asked if she minded that Kyle was telling everybody that she has “the best butt in town.” (I’m talking smoked pork here, although her own personal one has an equally fine reputation.) Have not heard back so am assuming she’s happy with the distinction–and who wouldn’t be? I just don’t think I can eat another chicken sandwich from Burger King–and by the way, the one in Madison has THE slowest service EVER in the history of the world, living or dead. Just FYI–you can make it yourself at home, after having raised the chicken itself, faster than you can get served in that drive-thru!
But this is really about The Cutest Boy in the World and What True Love Looks Like. We’ve already established, beyond question or challenge, that he IS The Cutest Boy in the World–and most days, we find it easy enough to love him based on that alone but the past month or so–with Mama being so sick–so very, very sick–and TCBITW’s response to all of this–has elevated him to a whole new level of Wonderful in my eyes.
Not only has he done equal time on the Dreaded Naugahyde Sofa in the hospital, he also spent two nights sleeping on a recliner before we got a sofa moved into the nursing home. Day before yesterday, Mama, out of the blue, expressed an overwhelming desire to get out of her bed (for the first time in about 6 weeks) and get in her wheelchair. She has previously resisted any and all movement because she has 3 intensely painful pelvic fractures and to move is sheer agony. Without hesitation, Kyle set up the wheelchair and scooped my Mama (we’re not a family of small women) up in his arms and placed her in that chair as gently as if she weighed no more than a dandelion.
He brushed her hair and found the lipstick she requested (first time for THAT in MONTHS) and wrapped her all up in a soft blanket and took her for a ride around the nursing home–going slow, so as not to make her dizzy. When she was ready to go back, he put her back in bed just as gently and then stood and hand-fed her lunch he cut up into miniscule bites.
He did it all again for her yesterday–and acts just as happy to be doing it as if it was the most fun he’d had in recent memory.
He is one of those Incredible Blessings we sometimes get in this life–that I KNOW for a FACT I never did anything to DESERVE–and all I can do is say, “Thank you”–to him–and more important–THANK GOD, for sending this truly amazing man into my life.
30 Responses to “TRUE LOVE, AT LAST I’VE FOUND THEE!”
June 29th, 2009 at 10:55 am
He is a definite keeper ! what a guy !
June 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am
I am so happy to know that God gave you your true love! It’s a humbling moment when you realize that God blesses us in spite our ownselves. I have been blessed with my own true love and he is the Cutest Boy in My World. Life is good!
I am praying for your sweet Mama, Jill. My husband had the pleasure of singing for her awhile back with the Brickstreet Barbershop Quartet (he’s the tenor). He said she is a dear, precious lady. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Well now that I have tears streaming down my face (along with my mascara)- -I will say this: I think you BOTH have been blessed with each other and it shows. You two have that special something that I can only hope to find one day. So I thank God for both of you. You make everyone feel like your best friend.
So yep – - -you’ve got a keeper there for sure.
hugs to y’all and mama
June 29th, 2009 at 11:16 am
*snif* That was beautiful. He’s a keeper for sure and you are both so lucky to have found each other.
Love and big hugs to you both and gentle hugs to Mama!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Well Jill, that was a very heart warming story…and it is good to know that there are some very good men out there in this old world! I lost my mama when I was 24(I am soon to be 59 on July 14th)…..and I have and will never get completely over it. Cherish each and every moment and I am sure praying that your mama gets better.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Charlotte Ann took the words right out of my mouth. I too am moved to tears and not only because TCBITW is an Earth Angel, but because these words were the most tenderhearted of those you’ve expressed and they come from the deepest part of your loving heart and soul!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Kyle is one of the reasons I myownself believe in investing in cloning research. Such a good man!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:41 am
OMG…that brought tears to my eyes for a host of reasons. You are so lucky – but so is the TCBITW.
June 29th, 2009 at 11:52 am
Evil Joani–My friend Fran just said yesterday that this may be how we could finally make our Fortune–send TCBITW off to one of those cloning places and have some more of him made. We could name our price for sure!
June 29th, 2009 at 11:56 am
And I thank God for him, too! Hooray for you and Mama! And love to you all.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
He is indeed a treasure. There are not many like him around.
June 29th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Jill- even if you get a “mini-me” you could still get a good price on account of all those good qualities. And think of the fun having a “mini-me” in a thong for jello-wrestling. Fortune will be yours!
June 29th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
What a sweetheart…but you already know that!
June 29th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Jill, Liza prefers us here at The Cirlot Agency not to work with mascara-smeared raccoon eyes, thankyouverymuch! Ladies, cloning’s too expensive and takes too long. Maybe Kyle would just help us with some major kidnap-type interventions!
June 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
You are so very blessed indeed! YOU DO DESERVE IT!
Thank you to TCBITW for being so wonderful to HRH Jill and her sweet Mama. We continue to keep all of you in the very top of our prayer box.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
We have thought of having Summer Training Camp for Guys and having Kyle teach it. He says that all guys should read my books–he considers them Manuals for Getting Laid! And he’s so right! They would “get so much more” if they would just pay ATTENTION! We are nothing if not easy! Unless you’re an assmonkey, in which case, you’re sooo out of luck! You’ve seen that Anti-Monkey-Butt Powder? His Camp could be the Anti-Ass Monkey Workshop!
June 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
How beautiful…just like you and Kyle are.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
He is precious, and I am so thankful y’all found each other.
Love,
kimmy
June 29th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I had a good one too but he up and zippity do dahed on me a few years ago. Still miss him something fierce.
I’m so glad tcbitw found you because you do desearve it!!
June 29th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Jill, cherish every moment you have with someone so wonderful. How can he be real? Thank GOD for Kyle and men like that in our lives.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
My CBITW hubby thinks your books are getting laid manuals too, ‘cept for when I am reading them in bed and refuse to put ‘em down.
I know what a blessing sweet boy can be, mine was some kinda wonderful with my Grandaddy while he was still here. Just goes to show ya that those who bring sun light into the life of others (You) will have some sunlight shining on them.
June 29th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Duh. We all know that TCBITW is precious and perfect and we all hate you just a little tiny bit for finding him and taking him for your very own. But, I for one am happy for you and happy for your mama that she has such a kick ass son in law. My mother is also lucky to have my own CBITW, even though I think he might draw the line at picking her up and spoon feeding her.
June 29th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Wow! You are truly blessed….I hope to find a love like that someday. Sooner, rather than later, would be good! Blessings to you, Kyle & your Mama!!
June 30th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Well, that one made me cry. Maybe it’s Kyle’s Mama who should be teaching a seminar. And please know that you, your Mama, and family have all been in my prayers these past weeks. Much love, Candalicious
June 30th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
TCBITW is an AMAZING good man. You have the keeper of all keepers there, Jill. Prayers and good thoughts to your Mama.
July 1st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Prayers for you and your mama during this tough time. I got teary for y’all but had to smile knowing that your CBITW was so caring and supportive. And just for saving my almost lost mind with your books, I think you seriously most deservedly deserve (repeated, i know!) a very true love!
July 3rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
For just this one time, I will allow you to gloat over your presence of aigs and my lack thereof. My sudden bit of generosity is only offered due to your description of Kyle. It is the greatest gift of life and love to have such a strong supportive person by your side and I am fortunate to have one of those in my life. And it sure doesn’t hurt when they are cute as well. Always know positive energy is sent your way from the valley of Las Vegas from aig lover to another.
July 5th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I do so enjoy a good love story bout good folks.
July 18th, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Now you know what love looks and feels like. This post brought tears to my eyes. You are blessed! And I am betting TCBITW is equally as blessed!
Good for you Girl!
July 30th, 2009 at 7:07 am
You and your MAMA are in my prayer’s also the cutest boy in the world,,He and you have given me hope that I tooooo can find my ownself the cutest boy in the world,,GOD Bless ya’al