On January 28, 2007 , these are the five words I sent to pers-269544215@craigslist.org. And this picture.
I wasn’t expecting to meet the love of my life. In fact, it probably isn’t appropriate to note what I was expecting. See, my years as a terribly overweight young woman in DC had not been kind in the world of dating and men. Though I had self esteem that screamed from every pore, and a rapidly shrinking body, I think I had arrived at the place where I didn’t know if I would find love or even really deserved it. That sounds a little depressing, I know! But I was actually in a wonderful place. Living a happy life. But despite all of my amazing friends, I was ultimately alone. That wasn’t where I wanted to end up. And while I didn’t expect pers-269544215@craigslist.org to be Mr. Forever, I thought maybe he could be Mr. Right now. And maybe we could make out a little, or something.
Sometimes life surprises you. I like that.
Life isn’t counted by the number of breaths you take, it’s counted by the number of moments that take your breath away.
Oh, Mr. H. The moments we’ve shared. And one year from today, TODAY, we will be married. I couldn’t be more excited. And the fact that I have tears in my eyes now does not bode well for my face on 10.10.10! I’m sure that this year is going to fly.
I love you!
Oh my god – you’re making me cry. I’m so excited for you. You have an amazing story. Yours (just you) and yours (you and H). I can’t wait to read more.
I loved this post Gwen – brought tears to my eyes too! Hope you guys are having a great long weekend and I can’t wait to read more about your wedding either!!