Newlyweds?

So, today is my six month anniversary. Yeah, sure, six months doesn't sound that long until you say it like this: half a year. Okay. Okay. It still probably doesn't sound that long to most of you. But think about it from my perspective: I had only known Daniel six months when he proposed. Obviously six months is a long enough time for two people to meet, become friends, date other people, (finally) date each other, and then fall in love! We didn't have to meet any of those incredible landmarks these past six months, so think about what we've had time to accomplish.

Daniel and I have grown closer than I thought was possible. I'm almost sentimental as I think about the struggles we've been through. We've learned to work together (both at home and in our employment...it's tough learning to supervise the same staff members without seeming to gang up on them); we've learned how to balance jobs, school, home, and recreation; and we've figured out that no matter what we do, money always seem to be a concern.

We've come a long way since we met back in Jackson, a year and a half ago. I was chasing his best friend, and both of us were trying to avoid the obvious "connection" we had. Man, we were stupid. Isn't that always the way? I remember when my mom met both the boys I'd spent my summer with: Daniel, whose friendship was the most natural and strong I've ever had, and Mike, who's description fit everything I thought I wanted. My mom said "Well, Mike's a great guy. But if it doesn't work out with him, I'm definitely rooting for Daniel." I should have known. Mothers are always right.

And we've come an even longer way since we were married six months ago. I can finally predict his behavior. (He had me down in about a month...I'm obviously a little slower.) And he is finally surprised by some of the things I say and do. And we've reached a point of understanding where behavior, words, and everything else is unnecessary. I just know him. And he just knows me. We're ready for the next big task the Lord throws at us. We're ready for the rest of eternity.

So, yes, we're still "newlyweds." But the time doesn't matter anymore. Six months. Six years. Six decades, whatever. We're ready.