To Infinity and Beyond

Not often do I include a Facebook post in my blog - they are very different compartments in my brain - but today is special. Today marks an anniversary of sorts - 21 years ago that the most important relationship in my life was formed. On this day I met HB and for the last 21 years, he has been the center of my world. Even when I tried to oust him from that position, he remained - steady and true. So being the bold and courageous (or more so - impulsive) person that I am, I posted a status meant only for him:

~21 years ago today marked the beginning of a very good thing even if it has taken many twists and turns along the way. Not many friendships last a lifetime but this one stands the test of time and trial ♥ u :)

Our relationship has had definite peaks and valleys and we went through the lowest valley I've ever known a few months ago. However, we got through it and we are beginning to climb again. I'm not sure what rocks will be in our way as we climb or if we'll ever find the summit but one thing I know is that no matter how rocky it gets - we will always be connected. Its as if we are tied together by a safety cord that can't be broken. If one of us slips and falls the other one will fall too or the other one will hold steady and pull their partner up. Either way, we stay connected. I, for one, am blessed by this partnership and can't think of anyone else I'd rather climb mountains with. Our goal? The summit. Whether we get there or not is not my focus. I think most climbers would agree that you have to handle the journey one step at a time. Don't look too far forward and for sure, don't look back. AND most importantly - don't climb alone.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
⁹ Two are better than one because they have a good return for their hard work. ¹⁰ If either should fall, one can pick up the other. But how miserable are those who fall and don’t have a companion to help them up!

I think of this day as the birthday of our relationship. Happy Birthday HB.

"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
- Anais Nin