Just lucky, I guess

At a glamtastic birthday party for a friend this weekend, surrounded by friends, loved ones, soon to be friends and lots of people I didn't know- all of us dancing and imbibing and getting into the spirit, I caught myself in the act of one of many firsts...
While involved in an uproarious conversation with Drew and Susan, mostly involving being in awe of all the glitter, leopard print, big hair and neon people had decked themselves out in.. I noticed that Jeff was not involved in the conversation, probably outside on the back porch or involved in another conversation in the kitchen (we both love the fact that we feel so completely secure in our connection and our love that we don't have to be one of those couple that need to be attached at the hip- I often lose him in social situations or, he loses me, temporarily...), not seeing Jeff I jokingly said, "Where is my husband?"
Hooray! I suddenly realized that was the first time I had ever asked that question, in any manner, especially jokingly. And one of only a handful of times I've referred to Jeff as my husband.
For so long, I thought I would never get married, that this kind of partnership just wouldn't be part of my future. Now that Jeff and I are blissfully, happily, married- I'm so glad I waited, so glad I let love find me and so glad to have truly found my soul mate. I just feel lucky. Everyday, every moment.
In the less then two years that Jeff and I have known each other, we have had to deal with (past, present and, future) some trials and tribulations that many couples hardly face in a decade.
What could have broken many couples apart has served and continues to serve as the part of the safety net that our relationship is, for both of us. Other parts of that safety net include our absolute joy in being with each other and our unending and ever growing love for one another. I love Jeff more everyday, I also know him more everyday and that adds to that ever changing love. I know that Jeff feels the same way about me.
We love each other when things are easy and when they are more difficult, resolve issues quickly and by talking it out. We are always willing to listen.
I love Jeff for who he is and who he will become and because he loves me in the same way. I can't wait for what the future holds and am so glad I married my best friend.
I'm also excited for a very quickly approaching future event, Jeff and I will be visiting Ethan in Ohio in just a few weeks! I can't wait! I'm so excited to see Ethan, especially this first time as his step mother (or as a friend of mine says, "bonus" mother, a term I think is so much more positive and reflective of the relationship that Ethan, Jeff and, I already have...), and can't wait to share Jeff and my joy and love with Ethan! We are all just so very lucky! And I am so lucky to have the love and support of all of you who are reading this. It means the world to me. It means the world to us... Luck, love and, light to you all!