He’s mine, all mine and no, he doesn’t have a brother!
I met him when I was seventeen. I was your classic loud, jolly fat girl. Hiding behind an oversized personality.
He saw beyond that.
We were friends first. Soon he knew all my secrets.
He listened but didn’t try to change things.
We talked until the sun came up. He was the first one to accept what I wanted for my adult life.
A family, not a career.
He was not like my father.
Not at all.
My life is so different because I met him and I am grateful for him. I thank the universe everyday for his existence.
Life was dysfunctional. He made everything alright.
We married and settled in together. We were young. Although he was worried about what his parents would think, he honoured our decision.
I became a nurse, he encouraged it, supported me.
We had twins. He took it in his stride. Even though he was exhausted he shared the load of bringing up two and then three little girls.
I became a midwife and he was there, helping me all the way.
He opened his heart and his emotions when William died.
He is so different from any man I have ever known.
We compliment each other. He is my night (knight) and I am his day.
I like to spend money, he likes to save.
I like to take risks, he likes stability.
Between us we have a wonderful balance.
It could have been so different, my life but not better. I couldn’t ask for better.
This was written as part of the November Write Away Contest at another of my favourite blogs, Scribbit. It’s my first attempt. Why don’t you give it a try?
What a lovely post - sounds like you are lucky to have each other!
Comment by Don Mills Diva — November 5, 2007 @ 11:43 am
A big AWWWWWWWWWwwww from me…so much love in that post! You are very blessed to have got it so right, in your life and your love.
Comment by mountainmama — November 5, 2007 @ 12:17 pm
What an amazing tribute, and I really like that picture. It’s warm and fits the post. Thanks so much for entering.
Comment by Michelle at Scribbit — November 5, 2007 @ 1:50 pm
Oh he is a champion and he is blessed to have you too plsu those gorgeous kids. I might give it a try.(copy cat am I)
Comment by Trish — November 5, 2007 @ 11:25 pm
PS My man doesn’t have a brother either …
Comment by Trish — November 5, 2007 @ 11:27 pm
He sounds like a gem, and the perfect fit for you. You’re both so lucky to have each other!
Comment by Daisy — November 24, 2007 @ 6:47 am
Beautiful. Truly. You are both very lucky to have eachother. Thank you for sharing this uplifting post. (I found it at Scribbit’s)
Comment by Sonja — November 24, 2007 @ 4:06 pm
Well how did I miss this post, Tiff??? I am just thrilled to know you have someone SO special - you deserve him! I just love this post too : ) Made me smile all the way through and think of my guy and how lucky I am!
Comment by childlife — November 24, 2007 @ 5:25 pm