Divine Thing

On this day, 28 years ago, I went out on a date. I met Chris through his brother, whom I worked for at the time, and we got to know each other a little bit before actually going on this date. I'm not even sure who proposed it (although there is a very good possibility that I took the lead in this).

We went to a steakhouse and all I really remember of that night is that we laughed almost constantly (OK, I also remember a little of what went on afterwards - don't judge me, it was the 80's!). We dated for a couple of years, off and on, laughing way more than we ever cried, but ultimately came to the realization that we were better off as friends as opposed to being in a relationship.

When the time came that I was ready to have a baby, I turned to him. Unexpectedly, I got pregnant on the first "try", before Chris had a chance to even realize the implications or understand that this really was my plan. It hasn't been easy for him, but boy has he turned out to be an amazing father! Taryn and I both count ourselves lucky for having him - and quite fortunately, so do Warren, Emily and Ian.

Chris was a part of our wedding party. He's helped see me through 3 bouts with cancer. He's been there for all of Taryn's important moments and a good number of Emily and Ian's. He's had his share of good fortune and his share of sadness, and 28 years later he can still make me laugh like almost nobody else.

This is his own personal "shout out" for saying "yes" 28 years ago (either that or saying "Can I interest you in a date?" which sounds absolutely nothing like how he would have said it) and for completing our family. And THAT - is a divine thing.

Blessings and Love to All.