To LJ, my soul yearns for your health to be infinately better than it is now. My prayers for you are neverending. To all those following her progress, she is home (where she dearly wants to be). Her progress is slow but fairly steady. I believe that she is showing signs of improvement. Not long ago I would have said it would be a miracle for her to be where she is now. And it truly seems that a miracle has indeed happened. In a time when hope has become my worst enemy, it pains me to rely solely on it. Doubt is what I fight with now. The shrowd of darkness seems to be lifting. I have become numb, to some degree, yet tears mark my face when there is progress or congress. As you can see, my humor is slowly coming back to me. It has been gone for a while now and I welcome it's safe return. I count my blessings daily, lest thee forget what thou hast given unto me. God, I am thankful for your blessings. It is my prayer that the rain stay at bay as we cast our glances to the rainbow above.
If it is possible to love two people completely and differently, I think I may have accomplished this. What's the difference, you ask... Let me explain; to me there are two distinct types of love, there is a want to be loved (such as a spouse), and a need to be loved (such as a family member). At its core, this is the best way to explain it. With one it's a matter of a friendship blossoming into a beautiful rose. The compassion that we hold for each other is profound and calming, powerful and strengthening, wonderful and amazing. The other is more like a rose blossoming into a rose. It's what you would expect to happen but not nearly as magical as the first. It's the love that I equate to family.
When there is a want to be loved, there is a type of communication that is indefinable with words, it allows you to give of yourself without requiring anything in return. The fact that the same affection is returned furthers the blossoming and makes the union that much stronger.
When there is a need to be loved, it is something that you have to do. Human nature states that if we have to do something, rebel. At all cost, rebel against it. It's natural. The love of family is a must, although it is very difficult sometimes and impossible other times. My love for LJ is this type, I would do anything for her, because I love her... Because my soul tells me I have to. There is a connection there that I cannot explain, but I trust my soul.
They say that if you love someone you should set them free, if they come back they're yours, if they don't they never were. Following this thought I would also like to add that if you love someone, allow them an out. If they take it, well you know. I have divulged to her a secret of mine, so heinous, it would make God shun me. I did so because it was my way of giving her an 'out' and also informing her of something that I am deathly ashamed of. She is the fourth person that knows about this, and hopefully the last I have to tell. She deserves to know. She knows so much about me, I felt it was time for her to know the rest. Especially, if we move forward and pursue more of a relationship. Which, by the way, looks to be irrefutable right now. YEAH! She has a right to know every part of me. To date, I think she does.
I must bid thee all good night, sweet dreams and such, but... before I do just a couple more thoughts.
I had a very difficult struggle in my marriage because I felt like it was my job, my duty, my responsibility to please her and make her happy every second of every day, and I failed, miserably. It is not my job. The way I see it, it is my job to comfort in times of sorrow, mend the wounds I can, and be there with you, to assist you in your 'happily ever after' as you assist me in mine.
Love is a powerful thing, we all know it's power or know of it's power. It can 'move mountains' and leap tall buildings in a single bound (or was that Superman). Look, either way, love is a strong force. And I think I have yet to grasp the full potential of love, but I promise you this, I got that sum'bitch by the tail and I am NOT lettin' go!
May love bless your day and sprinkle smiles graciously upon you.