2 Years Today: Happy 2nd Anniversary Colin & Sarah

Today is mine & Colin's 2 year anniversary and I must say I am quite happy about the fact that we've made it two years! We've come a long way and had a lot of ups and downs, I am so very proud of us both! Back in 2006, when we first started dating, we were very much formerly single and younger. I think more than anything, we've turned each other into better people. I'm more of a woman now, much more of a woman than I was back then, and I think he's more of a man too! We were 22 & 26, which looking back, seems so young! We're still young, but we're so much more wise & mature now! There are days I miss the new-ness of our relationship; the can't-wait-to-see-you part, the i-have-to-have-you-now part; but then I think about it, and I'm so glad we're at the point we are! Settled, knowing each other, having faced difficult times and loving each other no matter what! We absolutely love each other, we may not always like each other, and at times, we drive one another absolutely crazy, but we're always loving each other! And I must say, these last few days have been glorious--mellow, loving, affectionate and kind! It's been lovely! I feel such a sense of accomplishment today, heck, we've made it longer than most marraiges last now a days! And we've certainly stuck it out together, because, I think, that's what real love is about! Two years ago we were the bachelor/bachelorette; afraid of love (or at least I was) living with a mother (me) and a roomate (him), literally miles across town (20 to be exact) and having not a clue that the other one existed! We were younger, more innocent, more selfish and more completely unaware of how knowing/loving each other would change us forever! (In a really good way!) Now, two years later, he we are: living together, sharing a life, looking at marriage, and I'd like to think, loving one another more every day! Some days are hard, I won't lie. Some days we argue. Some days our mutual medical crap gets in the way of more peaceful joys; but each and every day, there's that love and each other! We've laughed and cried over the past two years, we've loved and lived it completely and we've felt ever so blessed, each and every day, to have found each other! We are each a miracle in and of ourselves, and when you put us together, we are quite the miraculous love and acceptance story! I'm grateful for having found Colin, I'm grateful for his love and lessons and immeasurable place in my life! And while I won't speak for him, I'm pretty sure he feels the same way! Yes, we have changed each other, but I'd like to think we've done so for the better! Like I said, I am more of a woman, he is more of a man; and we are more inherently aware of what it takes to make love last, to stick things out and rise above pettiness and selfishness! And because of that, nothing but joy, happiness, pride and gratitude fill me this 15th day of November 2008! Through it all, I wouldn't have traded a moment of it for the world! And Happy Birthday wishes go out to Colin's Dad, Andy, it's his birthday today as well as our anniversary! No, that wasn't planned, it just worked out that way! I hope Andy has a great birthday! As for me and Andy's son, we're going back to the place of our first date; The MGM Grand here in Las Vegas! I painted my nails, he shaved his face and we're going to dress up all fancy and go re-live our first date; only this time, we won't be so nervous, we won't be unsure of what's going to happen next and we will know for certain that yes, we'll definately call each other back! LOL! And hey, this time, we'll come home together to the home and the life that we share! The one we've created together! Life can't get any better than that! I'm really looking foward to our date, and the time to reminice and both look back and foward! Most of all, I'm grateful we both had the day off with no prior obligations today! That's so great! I'm so excited! And look at that, on TV, the movie "Shrek" is on, which is the first movie we ever watched together! How sweet! I'm a lucky lady to have found such a man, and if I do say so myself, Colin's pretty darn lucky too, to have found such a lady as me! We are truly and abundantly blessed!! Our ability to realize that and embrace it speaks volumes about who we are and how we love! So, Happy 2 Year Anniversary, my love, my Colin, thank you for an amazing journey so far and one that continues to grow in love and life! And to all of our family and friends who've supported us over the years (yes, I can say years now, plural, WOW!) THANK YOU! We would not be here without all of YOU and your love and support and wisdom! So thank you! And thank Lord for this man, this love, this relationship, that family, our Nellie Marie (cat), the lovely & warm home we share, our ability to see/hear/touch/smell one another and the still-there giddyness that occasionally imparts itself upon us!!! Thank you for these blessings and so much more! Please continue to bless it all and keep it overflowing!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)