I Can't Wait To Call You My Wife - A Love Story

Love is a beautiful journey filled with moments that take our breath away. The anticipation of spending the rest of our lives with someone we deeply cherish is a feeling that cannot be described in words. It's the thought of waking up every morning beside the person who brings joy and completeness to our lives. As I walk down the path towards engagement, I am overwhelmed with the thought of calling you my wife.

From the moment we met, our love story has been a whirlwind of emotions, dreams, and shared adventures. The laughter and tears we have experienced together have only strengthened our bond, making me certain that you are the one I want to spend the rest of my life with.

I Can't Wait to Call You My Wife: African American Letters of Love, Marriage, and Family in the Civil War Era

by Rita Roberts (Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4881 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	89 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The journey towards marriage is a magical one. It is a time to celebrate our commitment to each other and to promise to love, respect, and support each other through thick and thin. With every passing day, I find myself more excited about the thought of starting a family with you, building a home filled with love and laughter.

The Moments We Cherish

As I reflect on our journey, I am flooded with memories of the special moments we shared. From our romantic dates under the starry sky to the spontaneous weekend getaways, every adventure has brought us closer. I can't help but smile when I remember how we navigated through challenges as a team, laughing at ourselves along the way.

The moment you said "yes" to being my fiancée will forever be etched in my heart. The joy and happiness that radiated from your eyes mirrored my own. From that day forward, our love has only grown stronger, paving the way for a future full of endless possibilities.

The Wedding Day: A Dream Come True

As the countdown to our wedding begins, I find myself dreaming about the day we will exchange vows and declare our love in front of our family and friends. I envision you walking down the aisle, breathtakingly beautiful in your wedding gown, and the emotions will overwhelm me as I take your hand in mine.

Our wedding will be a celebration of love - a day where two souls become one. It will be a day of laughter, joy, and overflowing happiness, as we create memories that will last a lifetime. I can't wait to see the tears of joy in your eyes as we say our vows and seal our love with a kiss.

The Future We Long For

As I look towards the future, I see a lifetime of adventures and growth with you. We will face challenges with bravery, support each other unconditionally, and savor the beautiful moments together. We will embrace the journey of parenthood, watching our children grow and imparting the values that will shape their lives.

One day, we will grow old together, cherishing the memories we have created along the way. We will still hold hands, just like we do now, and love each other with a passion that surpasses understanding. Together, we will build a legacy of love that will impact generations to come.

In

Calling you my wife is not just a title; it signifies a love that transcends time and space. It represents a commitment to walk hand-in-hand through life's ups and downs. I can't wait to call you my wife, my partner, my best friend, and everything in between. In your eyes, I have found my true home, and I am grateful every day for the love we share.

So here's to our journey, my love. Let's embrace all that life has to offer and create our own happily ever after. Because, my dear, I truly can't wait to call you my wife.

I Can't Wait to Call You My Wife: African American Letters of Love, Marriage, and Family in the Civil War Era

by Rita Roberts (Kindle Edition)

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4881 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	89 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

This book honors the voices of African Americans of the Civil War era through their letters, inviting readers to engage personally with the Black historical experience.

Amidst bloody battles and political maneuvering, thousands of African Americans spent the Civil War trying to hold their families together. This moving book illuminates that struggle through the letters they exchanged. Despite harsh laws against literacy and brutal practices that broke apart Black families, people found ways to write to each other against all odds. In these pages, readers will meet parents who are losing hope of ever seeing their children again and a husband who walks fifteen miles to visit his wife, enslaved on a different plantation.

The collection also includes tender courtship letters exchanged between Lewis Henry Douglass and Helen Amelia Loguen, both children of noted abolitionists, and letters sent home by the young women who traveled south to teach literacy to escaped slaves. Roberts' expert curation allows readers to see the wider historical context. The transcriptions are accompanied by reproductions of selected original letters and photographs of the letter writers.

FRESH ANGLE ON HISTORY: Roberts reframes the Civil War era by telling the story of American slavery through letters. And by focusing on the strong bonds of love that these letters represent, she offers a deeply human and relatable version of history.

AUTHORITATIVE YET ACCESSIBLE: Throughout the book, Roberts provides expert context while weaving compelling stories about the individual letter writers. Readers can connect with history directly by reading actual words from the time and seeing photographs of both the letters and the writers.

NUANCED PERSPECTIVE: As Americans wake up to the complex legacy of race in this country, Roberts' book challenges a notion of a monolithic Black experience during the Civil War.

BEAUTIFUL BOOK: This handsome hardcover provides an elegant presentation, complete with images throughout. While intense and often tragic, the stories carry inspiration for how to live and love through incredibly difficult times. This will make a truly meaningful addition to any book collection. 
 
Perfect for:

• Readers of Black history, Civil War history, and American history
• History students
• Letter writers
• Fans of historical letters