Henry Surprises Ann

Henry's plan for Ann's upcoming birthday gift has now begun. He hopes that she will love it as much as he does. While back at home Ann will have finally received word from Henry. His letter explained that he'd be coming home for the holidays soon and that he couldn't wait to hold her again. Later on that afternoon she'd write to Henry and make sure he'd know everything was well too. She missed him each day since his return to work with the factory. The textiles were vigorous work. The temperature was always hot inside the factory but none the less Henry loved the job. The following morning Henry was talking to some of the other workers and explained how he wanted to surprise his wife for her birthday. They'd be back together finally after all these months apart so he wanted to try and make the gift unique for Ann. All the women smiled about Henry's plan and he enlisted all of their help with the idea. He didn't know yet what to get his lovely wife but he wanted it all perfect. One of the ladies, said to him when did you two get married? And it was at that moment Henry knew the best thing he could do for Ann. At lunchtime Henry sat down with his co-workers and asked them what they thought about his idea of a real wedding for Ann's birthday.This time he could afford to make the day as perfect for her as she wanted because the first exchange of vows was a very small ceremony and they'd been in such a hurry due to the times being so difficult for everyone during this tragic period for our country. The economy had families having to provide for the family by any means necessary. It was hard for everyone especially the women because not only did they have to manage a household but also most had to find work too.To help feed the family. The men took any work they'd find and usually these jobs consisted of long hours with little pay. Henry's co-workers were mainly women though it was a clothing factory. Most had the skills or training already so it was easy for the ladies to get on at the textile warehouse. Another woman sitting at the table suggested that Henry could easily have Ann's dress made there. He stood up and said, "Oh what a great idea!" Then he smiled and thanked them all for being such wonderful women. Henry now was really excited to have Ann's gift finished and to be able to show her his devoted love. The following evening Ann sat near the fire on the sofa. She would send her finished letter off to Henry. The next couple months couldn't come fast enough. Ann missed her husband so much and it'd make everything better to have him there. Henry had been resting himself as the day wore on to long and he'd need sleep to go at it again tomorrow. Yet all on his mind now was how beautiful Ann would look for her birthday and while having the best day too. Henry laid in bed for the night and made it fast to sleep tomorrow would be here soon enough. The next morning everyone seemed to be in a spirited mood. Some were humming and a lot were smiling too. Henry was waving to his co-workers as he headed to the break room. He pulled out a portable chalkboard to show everyone some of his ideas for the dress he thought of already. One of them asked Henry if maybe a fancy ball gown type of wedding dress could do. Henry thought yes that'd be perfect for her he just knew Ann would love a fairytale themed dress. He also was thinking that it should be two colors both blue and white like those lovely dresses in the movies. Henry hoped she'd love the idea too but then knowing her so well he smiled thinking about her happiness. The week that followed mostly had everyone picking fabrics out and how they'd lay out the stitching of the pattern of her dress. Each day that passed by made it one more day closer to being home for Henry. The next week began the last of sewing Ann's beautiful present. Henry would have two more weeks before saying goodbye to everyone here then taking a train home to Ann. He was so happy to tell her everything. It had seemed like the next time he saw her he'd be forever thankful. Even as Ann thought the same as Henry it definitely couldn't come soon enough before they'd lay eyes on one another again. It was two days later Ann received word from Henry again he especially was happy to be coming home and looked forward to being there a while this time. Even though it was hard to be away Henry also found that his wife always smiled. He considered himself lucky to have found Ann. And she knew Henry would always be a wonderful person. It'd be time to travel home soon as Henry got through the weeks that followed and he could tell his loving wife or even show her his intentions to celebrate their love. The day would come as Henry worked so hard to make it through the days without Ann. The time they spent together next would be some of their hardest. The holiday spirit smiled upon them and the horizons gave love within each moment spent. Henry returned home and the next morning he would tell Ann everything that occured within the last few months. He'd start out with the gifts of producing their life and acknowledging her birthday coming up. He calmly asked Ann to remarry him so they could have a real ceremony and she could celebrate her birthday as a princess.She was his world and her life but to receive such love was a unique story told. Henry loved Ann forever.