When I bought some artwork to decorate my office, I came across a picture that sums up my world right now.  It says, “Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.” It is such a true statement and I had to have it. It’s a reminder to pay attention to the little details. Sometimes, in the middle of ordinary, we have the clarity to see the truth. I’ve been blinded before, caught up in the emotion, in the novelty of a situation that I missed the warning signs.  Slow and steady, that is when things become clear. When you know things are right (and really see where it was wrong before).

So after nearly 4 years together…. We are taking another step.  We talked, he asked, I said yes! We are proud to call each other fiancé. He such an awesome guy. He always makes me feel like I am a priority to him. He is kind and considerate in ways that I never thought was possible. He makes my heart skip a beat every day. He knows how to push me to be better without belittling or shaming me. I know he loves me for the woman I am. Just as I am. He loves the me that I am on my best and worst days. And I feel the same about him.

My heart is full. It is a wonderful thing to find my fairy tale.

And I suppose I’ll bask in the glow of engagement for a few years… we like it slow and steady like that.