When loves conquers

Yesterday marked 12 years that me and my gorgeous hubby became an 'us'.  I admit I almost missed the date - I'm blaming uni for that, but I realised in in time.

I feel truly blessed that I share my life with him.  Looking back on our life together I realise that it has been one hell of a bumpy ride.  Many men would have fled at the first hurdle, which came very early in our relationship.  But I knew from the moment he came over to talk to me that he wasn't like other men.

I have to admit that I had had a crush on him for about 5 years.  At 13 I had a Saturday job at a busy town centre newsagents opposite a bank, where S worked.  At school, we all used to talk about him - we used to call him 'Natwest S' (cue the blushing!).  I remember each Saturday when he used to come in for his newspaper getting all giddy.  Hahaha!  I am sure he didn't notice, but I loved the weekly "liaison".

So when I spotted him on that Thursday night and he was looking at ME I couldn't believe my luck.  I'd not seen him for a couple of years - I'd been in hospital for a while, and this was a rare visit home.  My confidence was at an all time low, and yet, here 'Natwest S' was walking over to me.  Thinking about this now makes me feel just as fluttery as it did that night.

We spent a few hours together.  I can only remember looking into his brown eyes and wishing that the night wouldn't end.  We laughed and talked.  And I felt like a normal 18 year old for the first time.  As the time reached closing time, I suddenly had a Cinderella moment.  The lights came on!!!!!  Even now, S laughs at my moment of panic as I dashed out of the building in a panic because I didn't want him to realise how ugly I was!  I literally blurted my phone number out to him (those were the days before mobile phones!) and ran to the taxi.

You can imagine how surprised I was when he actually called me two days later!  Since then we have been inseparable.  Despite many difficult times, we have always managed to pull together to get through them.  He is the most wonderful man, and I hate to think where I would be without him endless support and love.

So S, thank you, I love you.  When I shout and moan at you, it never changes my feelings for you.  I know that we have our ups and downs, but never doubt I love you.

xxxxx