First emails to each other

Because we are both romantics and our love is more than just an "agape kind of love," we wanted to share our recent initial emails to each other with all of you.

Jordan's initial email:

Hey Friend,

So I thought about not saying this because I don't want to seem stalker-like...that's always pretty scary. But I wanted to tell you that I know we are separated by a large number of states and don't talk very often because we are both busy people (and you are ten times cooler than me); however, I hope that you don't change. I met this guy last night who reminded me of you, and it really made me miss you. I suppose that might sound selfish, but the older I get the more I realize that it's hard to find people who are real and honest about who they are. I appreciate that you are one of those people. I just wanted to say that I am glad that you taught me to have high expectations of what to find in friends. Plus, you make me laugh and laugh til my sides hurt, so I have to find people who can do that, too. Thanks for being you.

Merry Christmas!
Jordan

Patrick's reply:

Hi Jordan - you can facebook stalk me anyday. Seriously though, thank you for the kind words. Some of the nicest things said about me in a while. Thank you. I miss you too. I know about the difficulties finding special people - I still have not met anyone that compares to my smart, caring, funny, awesome and beautiful friend from Shreveport, LA (this is you, :) ) OF all of the girls that I know and have known - you made a special mark on me. You taught me a lot about myself, what is important to me, and made me keenly aware of what I think some of my best traits are. You also showed me a lot about what is important to me in women and I know that whoever the lucky lady is for me in my life, she will have a lot in common with you. So - we should keep in better touch and I know I have a lot to do with this. Also, I can tell you that everytime I think about you I love you just as much as I ever did, and it makes me a little sad because of how it makes me miss you. So there is that, and I like that because it reminds me of just how great you are. So it sounds like we miss eachother. Which is good and we should because we are both awesome and really have some good memories together. One idea: move to Chicago, marry me, and we can have beautiful children together. Thoughts? You make me smile. And laugh till my side hurts. Always have. I am calling you tonight. Merry Christmas Jordan!

Jordan's reply back:

Patrick,

Grrr, I'm very sad that I missed your phone call, but I ended up at a dinner that lasted longer than I thought. It always does, right? So forgive me if I ramble on here longer than I should. Feel free to quit reading at anytime.

The positive side of this missed phone call is that we could start a Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks You've Got Mail kind of relationship, where we read all of our emails outloud while music is playing in the background and we talk about Pride and Prejudice, crayons, and typewriters. I suppose it might be slightly complicated by the fact that we already know each others identities, but there could be some other complication, like the fact that we live miles apart and aren't in the same city passing each other unknowingly on the way to work. Just a thought.

Here's what I know, which may not be much. I miss sharing life with you. I can echo what you said because thinking about you makes me happy and sad. Happy because you make me smile; sad because it makes my heart hurt that I don't know how you are and what you've been up to lately. I don't know if I'm ready to move to Chicago, but what about a visit? I don't go back to school til January 5th, and I know it's a really crazy time of year and totally might not work...but I'm going to ask anyway. Could I come up for a visit? And, if this isn't a good time, then maybe I could come later. Or you could come here. Shreveport is pretty amazing! Plus, it might even be a little warmer than Chicago. If you think this is a possibility, let me know because I did look at price flights before I suggested it knowing that they might be insanely expensive. Turns out, not too bad right now. Anyhow, no pressure.

I don't know what you're work schedule is tomorrow; I know that not everyone is blessed to have an entire Christmas break, but I'm driving to Houston so if you have time to talk I'll be in the car for four hours.

Joy!
Jordan

PS - Even if we never see each other again and remain only facebook friends, you will always be one of my favorite people.