A Reflection On Love

In the midst of it all, there is also love… Four years ago, when I met this handsome guy for a simple coffee, I had no idea my life would change so deeply. That it would bend in a new direction, toward the arc of new love. At the time, I was hesitant. I wasn’t sure I believed in the possibility of love in a life that was still so unformed. My heart was quivering. And nothing about starting over felt easy or certain. Yet, I was drawn to his openness, his intelligence and infectious curiosity. He made me laugh. Out loud.

As our connection grew, I was moved by the way he held my heart gently and cautiously as I took time to reimagine life. BUT what transformed everything was watching the beautiful and patient way he let Zoela know that it was okay to take her time to make space for him in her life when she was ready. He showed me he is a warrior of the heart. And since then, he has held my hand through the ups and downs of life, grief, parenting, writing a book, and even that time we got stuck in choppy waters on a catamaran half a mile from shore. He is adventurous. He gives freely, loves loyally, and laughs easily. His bravery is immense, his kindness is steadfast and unflappable. How very, very honored I am to have a place in his big, roomy heart.

Our joy is immense, even with all that is unfolding in the world. I share this personal milestone for every reader of mine who has walked a similar path and wondered if there is more. Everyone’s “more” means something different and beautiful. But more of any kind of connected love is a good thing. Especially as we draw closer to the people and things that matter most.

So here’s to this present moment and creating a new blended life that honors our pasts while building a future that is ours for the making.

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