#Happily Ever After

I believe there is no such thing as coincidence. Especially when two people are meant for each other, no matter how long it takes, no matter how many obstacles they need to overcome, their paths will cross and they will be together, one day. Life is full of surprises and little miracles.

Speaking from experience, the best things happen when you least expect it.

I believe in fate. I believe that despite anything and everything, two people, who are meant to be together, will find each other way in the end. I waited 40 years for him. Knowing how amazing "we" are together, I'd do it over again in a heartbeat. I knew from the moment I met him, when my day was meant to start out one way but ended up in a completely different direction. We certainly didn't meet in a normal, conventional way. Yup, I stalked him, but not in a way one normally would think of when you hear those words. I had only lived in my home for a few months and had never met my neighbors but one day that all changed. I went door to door, introducing myself and asking if they happened to have surveillance cameras surrounding my home. I kept missing when he was home until one day I caught a glimpse of him at his mailbox. I bolted out the front door, across the street and surprisingly...he wasn't freaked out by this stranger running across his yard.

I'll never forget the first time we met, introducing myself, explaining what was going on and asking for help. He had such a genuine smile, concerned gaze and desire to help that were incredibly soothing and exactly what I needed at that time. He provided such a calming effect and despite what I was going through, I immediately felt safe and at ease. Little did either of us know soon after meeting each other that we'd become each others best friend which quickly became a strong foundation for our relationship. God placed each of us in each others lives and the timing was impeccable. Yes, that sounds cliche, I know it’s the kind of thing you hear in romance movies and fairy tales, but it was the truest thing I’ve ever known and felt.

I love that he loves me for me. The beautiful mess that I am. I love him for exactly who he is. I wouldn't change a thing, he's perfect to me. Neither of us are perfect but we're perfect for each other. Being together, whether hours or minutes, it’s as though the entire world stops and it’s just us. Despite everything going on in our lives as well as the world with the pandemic...we have such an incredible time together. Our love was a force greater than both of us, greater than anything either of us have experienced before. I am head over heels, madly in love with my best friend. The day we met, my life forever changed. I have never felt so strongly about someone. Crazy? Possibly, but we both know God put each of us in one another's lives at the right time. When we go out, everyone is captivated by our love. The way we look at each other, the energy which runs between us and how we can't stop talking long enough to look at the menu. We can't stop smiling and laughing and it doesn't matter where or what we're doing. We could be trapped in a cardboard box and have the time of our lives, as long as we're together.

Most importantly we’re a team. Even in our short time together, we've been through a lot already and know we can get through anything life throws at us. I believe that our love story is a part of Gods plan and I wouldn't change a thing in my past, knowing now, it all led me right to him. I was about to give up on love, so if I can give you any advice, I'd say follow your heart and never settle. Know your worth and wait for the one who shows you the love and respect you truly deserve. True love is out there and it will find you when you least expect it...who knows...it could be your neighbor, right across the street.

xoxo,