My Husband

I was out to dinner tonight with a bunch of my girlfriends. One woman shared about how she struggles with finding "Mr. Right". I was reminded of my life approx 9 years ago before I met Rick. I was sad, lonely and felt that no one would ever love me. At least not love me warts and all. Who could love a person with my baggage and craziness?

Then one night I met Rick. I remember we were bowling with some friends and he was so quiet and polite. Rick was nothing like any guy I had ever been attracted to . You see I always liked the guy who had a subscription to GQ and loved sports. Rick was none of the above. We hung out with these friends and soon we became friends. We met in approximately February and by May I knew I loved him. More importantly, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. So the hunt began....

It took me a year or so and a breakup but in July of 2004 we got engaged. We were married in 2005 and started a family right away. So here we are in February 2011 with our 2 angels. I would love to say all is perfect and harmonious but life happens. All in all, things are strong and good. Rick is my true love, best friend and the best Dad I could have hoped for my kids.

Rick is the rock solid one in the relationship. He grounds me and is the voice of reason. He has taught me better budgeting and is the "money" mind around here. He is funny in his own straight man way. He works hard to make sure we have all we need and most of what we want. Rick is an active part of the kids life, He plays with them, changes diapers, read stories and makes meals.

There is so much to say and it would take many paragraphs to write it all down. Our life is "life on life's terms" There are good days and bad. We cycle through issues and fight our way to a stronger place. We parent together and make decisions. The one truth I know is that no matter what happens he is in this forever. He loves me in a way I never thought possible - warts and all. If anyone has seen my darkest side it is him and he has never walked a way. For all of this and more I love him with my complete heart and soul. I would be lost without his friendship and love. On this journey, he is the only partner I want. I am so grateful that God has put him in my life to share our joy, pain and love. He is my soulmate!