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Love- 365 Days Ago

(Written on 02/14/07...Published 02/16/07)

 

Twelve months ago...our lives were at the highest possible note.  We were pregnant with our first child, making great money, in love with each other.  We went on dates most weekends.  We were saving money towards our first home.  It was perfect until May when we almost lost a child and then later when we did loss a job.

 

Suddenly, it was for worse, it was for poorer, it was in sickness.  We didn’t have money.  We were sleeping in the hospital.  We didn’t go out together, we didn’t treat each other, we struggled to afford groceries and electric.  Whatever extra money we had went towards our baby’s medical bills. 

 

There was only one constant.  We were still in love.

 

In fact, nights when we were driving home from the NICU or nights that Jason was pricing the cheapest cereal at Wal-Mart, I think I adored him more completely than any other time.  Jason is a good person.  He’s the kind of guy you want in your corner.  He’s warm, funny, and has a kind heart.  And more than love him, I have faith in him.  I have faith that he’ll take care of our family, faith that he’ll raise our daughter well, faith that he’ll be a solid foundation for me.

 

Last year, I came home to a bouquet of red roses and chocolate covered strawberries. 

 

This year, I came home to a clean house, a fed baby, and four loads of fresh laundry.

 

There are days that I wish that could go back to being a girlfriend mostly to feel pinned after and doted after. Then there are days like today when I realize I still am.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day, Jason.  I love you.

 

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