Sometimes love greets us with a steady, light build. It comes softly, gently, but with confidence. This is the case concerning Michelle and Michael. They were two people comfortable with themselves that happend to cross paths one day. Michael, the new postman, delivered mail to an office Michelle worked at. She literally had him at hello. He said her hello was authentic. "She put 100% of herself into it. She looked into my eyes, put out her hand and introduced herself." This was no ordinary greeting, it was real. Michelle acknowledges it too. She admits having a sense of peace about it all. There was no weirdness between them. She knew it was meant to be. Michelle, bright, bubbly, confident, and not one to quit easily, raised a wonderful daughter and graduated into a new phase in her life. She made many sacrifices for her family, which included taking care of her parents.
Before that special day and that special hello there was Michael, in another part of town kind, quiet, contemplative, and real. He was also caring for his mother. How wonderful it is when hellos come together at a special time and place. This was the case between these two. Michelle and Michael got to know each other. Their first date was at a Sizzler Steakhouse on her birthday. He wore shorts, a hoodie, and flip flops. She was all dressed up because she was coming from work. Michael says he didn't remember per se what she was wearing. He looked more at her eyes and found out more about her heart. He knew pretty much that day that she was someone he wanted to pursue long term. Michelle also never doubted that he would be there. Both of their families approved of each of them. A year and three months later, they were married.
When asked what hello means to Michelle, she states, it is a nice greeting, but one can definitely tell when it's meaningful or not. If you genuinely mean it, you'll look people in the eye. Of hello Michael says it depends who's saying it. It has to be a genuine feeling instead of a courtsey. These two M's don't consider the candy coating but what's in the middle. Have a very Happy Valentine's Day and a wonderful weekend! Remember, hello could be the start of something bigger than you are! (Originally posted Valentines Day weekend 2015)
(note: Had me at hello was taken from Jerry Maguire,1996.)
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