July 6, 1970

Dear Renee,

Yesterday I had duty and so that gave me plenty of time to think things over. Saturday when I called you and told you  that I thought a reception at 6 pm was a bad idea, I was only being selfish and feeling sorry for myself.  I told you once that you could do anything you wanted concerning our wedding, well that still goes and if you want the reception at 6 pm that's alright with me.  We have the rest of our lives to be together and there is no reason for rushing through our wedding day, that only comes once.

 No Matter how late we leave or how tired we are, we'll just have to make the best of it.

I think the reason I said what I did is because I miss you so much, Renee, and I am so damn lonely, that all I can think of is being with you, holding you, kissing you, and loving you.

I got your letter today with the form for my measurements, I'll fill it out and send it to you as soon as possible.  I'll get in touch with you when I know about my brothers and what they are going to do.  On the form, I'll give you all my measurements and shoe size and I'll let you fill out the rest. I'll wear whichever style you want me to, tuxedo or dinner jacket. The only thing I don't want is a tuxedo with tails.

By the sound of your letter you got a little high at that wedding, are you going to do the same at ours?  Renee, if you really want Champagne on our wedding night, I'll be more than happy to get it for you.

I just want to say that I'm sorry for being so selfish and that I love you Very Much.  Someday I'll really be able to show how much I do love you, it won't be just Letters and phone calls.

I Love you,

Mark

P. S.  97 more days still I see you.

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