and, we're back.

So, after a week away, we have returned to the good ole Carolina.
Vegas was good. No crazy stories to speak of, it was mostly just time.
Time to breath.
And sleep.
And laugh.
And talk.
It was quality time with the boy.
It was quality time with some old friends.
I loved getting to see some of my favorite people.
And getting to know some brand new people.

The wedding was beautiful, and I am so happy for the new Tadie family.
It is always exciting to see your friends begin a new part of their lives.

And it was wonderful to have Devon around so consistently.
I am not looking forward to the 751 days between now, and the day I won't have to say goodbye again... the day my house and his are the same address, the day that I get to hold his hand and walk side by side into the rest of forever.

There are going to be some very long, lonely, painful days and weeks between now and then. There will also be days that fly by too quickly, where time seems to be in fast forward, and the small moments we get to have with one another will never seem like enough. For both of us. We'll make it, but it is not going to be easy. But it will be worth it... during that time, we will get to know each other. We will get to support each other on our different paths to the same destination. There will be good days and bad ones, happy days, and days of sorrow... but, hey, that is life in general, right? And there is no one I would rather do life with.

As for now, it is back to the real world. Work. Life. Church. Stress. Boredom. Laundry. And next week, School. Fun fun fun.