When I finally found him, it felt as if the universe worked to bring us together. It was just after 10:00 p.m. in late November, 2011. I was living with my kitty, Wayne, in a studio in an art collective and had just climbed under the covers. I grabbed my laptop off the bed next to me and checked my email one more time. There was a note from an online dating site saying I had a new message. It was late, but I felt compelled to read it, so I did. Something about the message just felt right. I responded immediately and received a return note right away. After a couple of quick but enchanting exchanges I broke one of my cardinal rules. I gave him my number that first night. We sent a couple of quick texts before drifting off to sleep. A week later, we went on our first date, and now we’ve been married for two years. I broke a lot of my rules with Chris, but there was something about him that felt right.
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Such a beautiful quote and very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing your story. You certainly have the right perspective on thinking of you through hard times.
Thank you!
Yes to all of this. It’s often the darkest parts of us that help us heal the most!
Such a beautiful quote. I love words as well. Thank you for opening such an intimate part of your life. I’m sure your story will connect with someone!
Wow, The honesty in each of these “stories” of your life, make this a compelling piece of writing. The quotes were great, and there are a few I’m going to hold onto. Thanks for sharing somethings that are so personal.