"How did you know each other was 'the one?'"
Abby smiled at me and said "You know, it's not necessarily thinking they are 'the one' - it's more about having no doubts." Then Dad said "Actually, we've both talked about it before. In our previous marriages, we both had doubts from the very beginning."
"And this time round," continued Abby "there just wasn't any doubts."
Sixteen years - Abby and Dad have now been married. They live together, work together and play together - they don't seem to need time alone. Did I mention they live on a boat? I still catch the affectionate looks they bestow on each other and it makes me want to high five the universe. What fate and luck brought these two together!
(I snapped this last trip home)
This post goes out to you Ali! - and the joy that is spreading through the blog-sphere right now! And, as a reminder to myself, inspired by your post, here's to doubts and acknowledging their existence. It takes courage to listen to those tiny whispers in our mind. I look forward to the day that I meet someone, and they fall silent.
I love this Ally! You know what would make life so much easier with the whole 'doubt' thing? Being able to flash forward into your future and see you living happily ever after with someone. But then you'd miss out on the emotional highs and lows that help you build your relationship with someone. Flashing forward would take all the fun out I think.. But it would also be nice not to worry hey..? :)
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