things i should never take for granted.

that one person in life who knows you. truly, deeply knows you. right now, that person in my life is sleeping away in our bed while i'm sitting in our living room trying to figure out how God just knew. of course, he knew that mike would be the one for me because he is God, but it still blows my mind. i came across the song, 'almost lover', by a fine frenzy tonight while browsing youtube. while intently listening to the lyrics i thought to myself, "wow, this was my life in 2008!". what a dark, yet hopeful year for me. i think about the relationship i had with an individual that wrecked my life to a level that messed me up in every way possible; however, there was beauty that came with that break-up...i just didn't realize it until about 10 months later. the beauty in that break-up is the sweet person sleeping in our bed right now.
somehow, God knew it was all going to work. during the period of 10 months that just tore me apart, God made me new. all while doing this, He was preparing me for the man in my life that i should never take for granted. oh to be loved for who i am...it is the sweetest of loves. to know that he loves me at my up and downs, that is what warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes because this love that i share with my husband, is the love that the Lord has for me...even TENFOLD and BEYOND!

"Like an apple on a tree
Hiding out behind the leaves
I was difficult to reach
But you picked me
Like a shell upon a beach
Just another pretty piece
I was difficult to see
But you picked me
Yeah you picked me."

i love you, michael dean. thank you for making my life better in ways i cannot explain. <3