Ode to Love...

I had a recent revelation the other early morning while sitting at work. From the 4:00 hour to the 6:00 hour is kinda dead (no pun intended), and I seemed to have a lot of time to reflect about some things that had been on my mind..now, I seem to blog about my wedding, or my little family, or really the same things over and over, and not to bore my readers but I will once again blog about something I love. My love.

You see, before Rickey, and my friends can attest, I might have been a cynic (help me on that spelling here) when it came to love. I thought I knew what it was, thought I'd had it or been in it before but, wasn't really sure it was real or true.. Breakups could leave me heart broken and losses in life left me torn and hurt. Was love real? I mean, love like in movies, love that was forever and withstanding to all the elements. I had watched my friends go through the same challenges with endings that I was so happy for. Per example, some of my friends had terrible relationships but with the help of strong will and a matchmaker found the man of hthier dreams. And he's GREAT! Other friends had prior "engagements" and had been in situations so long, they didn't know if a leap of faith might prove different and show a different path, but through strength and support, took a chance and was the absolute best one she ever made. Candice didn't really like her husband when she met him, and actually thought he was a bit too "cocky" for her, but over time, friendship became courtship, and courtship brought about serious love. In all those cases, and so many more I could name, I watched bad situations turn into glorious ones and happiness was abounding. When it was my turn to make changes in my life it was initially hard. Rickey and I had many, many challenges to face. And I was scared. But knew there was something about this that felt RIGHT. Completely true.

In any case, true love is hard to find. I don't think the initial factor of meeting someone will prove that love is there- time has to be on your side. But its real, it exists, and I'm living it. Its a happiness I cannot even describe, and sense of peace that lies sooo deep in your heart that u can never shake. Its a match- perfect match- of similarities and differences, fused together so perfectly that the relationship just works. Its supporting the one you love no matter what. Its speaking in kind words and affection- hugs and kisses at the door. Its wonderful. And I can only hope that all my friends and loved ones who are searching for that true love (which is sooo real and existant), just keep the faith and hold tight. I prayed for Rickey for a long, long, Looonnggg time.. And my prayers were definately answered. And I thank the great Lord above for my gift. Its there, so ask and you shall receive- and what a gift that is..