Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 25820 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 103(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 25820 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 129(@200wpm)___ 103(@250wpm)___ 86(@300wpm)
“Hey,” all of them say.
“I love you guys too.” I laugh, as all my boys continue to stare at me. I didn’t know I could actually love this much. My life is filled with it. Noble’s persistence made this all possible.
Noble had talked about building us a home, but Erin wanted us to come live back at the family estate with her and Grandpa. This place is giant, and I wanted to be close to everyone in our family. That’s something I never had. I wanted that for our boys too. Plus, we got married here.
“All right, let's leave Mom alone so she can get ready. I’ll be over in a second.” Each of them gives me a kiss on the cheek before they go.
“They’re getting so big.” My eyes start to water. I don’t know where the time has gone. It feels like just yesterday that Noble and I met.
“None of that.” Noble rubs my small baby bump. “We’ll have a baby girl here shortly.” I place my hand over his. This man has given me everything and more.
After I graduated from college with my degree in social work, Noble’s mom, who I even call Mom now, asked if I would be interested in coming on board with the Patton Foundation. At first, I was hesitant, not wanting to be handed something. I didn’t think I’d agree, but Erin can be as persistent as her son.
I thought maybe I’d lend a hand at first, but I was quickly sucked into the foundation, helping not only to distribute funds, but I’ve also created a new organization, which is launching tonight. Its purpose is to help other women entering college get prepared for other things they might need beyond room and board.
There are a lot of essentials that slip through the cracks; not only that, some of them can be overwhelmed. I know I had been when I first started college. I didn’t really have that much direction, but thankfully, Noble found me. I know not everyone gets a Noble, but maybe I could help in some way. It’s why I named the new branch of the foundation Noble Needs.
“I love you so much,” I tell him. Love is not even a strong enough word for what I feel for him.
“You’re really going to love me because I got the heaters working.” Of course, he did. I don’t know why I let myself get worked up over anything. Noble always finds a way to make everything work out.
“Is there anything you can’t do?” I tease him.
He drops his head, resting his forehead against mine. “Let you go.”
“I’d never ask you to.”
How could I? For so long I never felt like I belonged anywhere until him. He changed everything for me. Noble is and always will be my home.
My loves!
It’s a new year! I can hardly believe it. 2022 went by in a blink and here we are in a new year. I’m planning to give you a lot of gifts this year so stay tuned.
Eat well and be happy.
xoxo Ella