Freaking WORKing, Dudes and Dudettes!

And so far even next weekend looks like a bust. We were suppose to ride the bikes up to go hang gliding but then last week I got hit with grown up stuff like car repairs, need new glasses, insurance payment, whine, whine, whine.

So then we thought we would ride up and meet Nick and the gang just to watch and enjoy this fall weather. But Nick emailed me he can't go cause he broke his finger! Then Ashley (Frew's oldest) was in a car accident (she's banged up with some stitches but nothing more than a little ER work, thank GOD!) and her mother is telling her she isn't going to take her to her driver's test on Saturday so Frew is going to take her.

But, with all my whining, I really can't complain. I have been blessed with a pretty great life the past few years after many, many full of drama, hassle and heartache. I think maybe, just maybe, Jesus and his father decided to smile on me and I must admit I have been thoroughly enjoying it.

The sun comes up; I can get myself out of bed and dressed with out any help. Go do a job I actually enjoy by way of a fun little car or a saucy little scooter. I have a nice warm place to sleep that for the most part is quiet, crime free and culturally diverse with in walking distance of just about anything I could want (except a move theater but they are suppose to be turning that into a laser tag arena or something. Hmmmmm, sound likes another adventure!)

I have a great circle of folks to hang out with that are constantly offering up something new, interesting and challenging not to mention the hobbies and activities my Most Excellent has introduced me to these past couple of years.

And last but not least, My Most Excellent! An angel was sitting on my shoulder the past 4 years prior when I was praying, saying, "Lord, I know my "soul mate" is out there somewhere but I'm not really good at picking the right ones so I'm gonna stop looking and picking what I think is the right one. I'm gonna leave it up to you. I'm out there mixing, mingling, profile on the Internet (and yes, that actually was a part of the prayer) I am meeting you half way but I’d like it if you would bring him the other half so I will know he is the right one, your choice, not mine. Then I will believe it has a chance.

Then I would jokingly say, “But if I have any say in it, could he have …blah like so and so…and do blah like so and so” and I would proceed down my “Wish List”. I have to admit I never really expected someone so “made to order”. Only 2 things I would change, he doesn’t dance (though I have found that Wild Turkey fixes that!) and his religious beliefs (and I have SEEN the miracle of prayer, all I have to do is look at HIM!)

A couple of people have said these things about him and put together, I think describes him best.

He is a man’s man, rugged, but with the heart of a woman and a TRUE renaissance man. (oh and YES, those are "Hello Kitty" Slippers)

He has sailed the eastern coast to the Caribbean, hiked the Appalachian Trail, biked Europe, cross country AND Canada. At one point in time he had his Capitan’s license, certified scuba diver; black belt in one of the martial arts (can’t remember which discipline. Actually 2 forms but 1 he was never formally tested in). He had his CDL up north and his degree is in engineering yet a computer geek with IBM. I'll be honest, when we first started interacting I thought he was full of it. NO ONE could have done all that he has or been where he has. BUT, little by little I have seen either pictures or heard stories from other people that have backed up just about everything, or at least enough now to where I don't doubt any more.

He can fix my stove in the morning and cook me Chicken Parmesan that night. Change my brakes in the morning and sew up my sweater that evening while I am getting ready for us to go out. We can go to the Opera that evening and either ride motorcycles, hike or go kayaking on Sunday. He is the one person I have met I can spend every waking moment with and not be bored, both with AND without clothes.

He has accepted me just the way I am and even 22 lbs heavier and not flinched once whether I am dressed to go to the FOX or just woke up and am in sweats. He is the right balance of encouragement and support, protection and affection. I am sure you see now why I absolutely ADORE him! And the fact he treats me like I am God's gift to him doesn't hurt.

Like he puts it, “We aren’t perfect, just perfect for each other”.

THAT’S why I have faith wishes do come true! I wish this for ALL of you out there!