The technically day that we have pinned is June 12th, despite us being together since today, the 9th. We were so nervous to be around each other when he came to visit Fredericksburg for the first time, which was weird compared to the countless hours we spent together just as friends during the school year. We were always close, sharing our love for history and the Civil War, but it was never like this. It was never this comfortable than that moment as I slipped my hand into his. A completing calm filled my heart, and I knew that I had found the one. I still feel like that today, though it is much stronger a year later.
I know I talk about him a lot, and bring him up frequently, but he is half of who I am. We encourage each other, support each other, even make fun of each other. Our life together is full of love and laughter, with more joy than I ever could have dreamed of. My life isn't anything like I thought it would be years ago--- it is 100x better.
As I go into my next week of work and my tour is coming together, I feel so grateful for how my life has turned out. In one year, I have made new friends, fallen in love, found my dream job, moved to a different state, and worked harder than ever, and it's paying off. I'm smiling more, I find myself laughing more and enjoying where I am today. Hell, I'm even sleeping better and deeper than before. No more nightmares of my past, just dreams of my future and my life. In one year, my life has changed for the better, and I cannot wait to see what this next year will bring.
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To my love, my darling Robert--
Thank you for riding the front row of my roller coaster life, holding my hand in all the twists and turns. Even in a year, you still want to keep your seat at the front despite the unknown track. I couldn't be more blessed to have you in my life, for many years to come. I love you with all of my heart and more. Forever and for always.
~E
