Micah came to hug me before school today. In hand he held beautiful lavender tulips. All to my liking. Like most days, when I see him, my heart flutters. But this morning was different as we’ve hit a milestone. One Year. Twelve Months. It’s been such an amazing journey with him. We both agree that it hasn’t always been easy and sometimes we’ve questioned if we like each other. But, through it all our love remains constant, caring, forgiving, and everlasting.
Today, we share what we’ve learned from each other during these 12 months.
12 Things I’ve learned about love and Aley:
Things I’ve learned about love…
- Love means putting someone else first, but still being yourself. You do not need to try to be the person you think they want. If they love you they want you as is.
- Love can be something as simple as watching soccer on TV instead of hoops.
- Love is knowing that you still want them to be yours even when you are fighting or upset.
- Love makes you see people differently. When you like someone you look for what is wrong with them, when you love someone you look for what is right with them.
- Love can be silly.
- Love is holding someone accountable to the person they should be.
Things I’ve learned about Aley…
- Aley is beautiful. Even though she does this blog she doesn’t believe it all the time. When I first met her I knew she was pretty. Now that I know her I understand her beauty.
- She says yes too much. She feels bad telling people no. I’m guessing that’s the only reason she went out with me.
- Sometimes she’s crazy.
- She cares so much about family. Not just her parents and brothers, but extended family as well.
- Watching her swim is comical. She treads water as well as a brick.
- She is everything I want.
12 Things I’ve learned about love and Micah:
Things I’ve learned about love…
- Love is the cure of all fears, doubts, and insecurities. Letting someone into your heart is scary, but the right person will know exactly how to be your safe haven.
- Loving someone’s flaws draws you closer to them. We are all flawed.
- Love tells you it’s okay to be crazy
- Love is universal it knows not of age, culture, or language
- Love is accepting
- Love is complicated yet so simple. Sometimes following your heart leads you to find a passion filled so much reward and promise.
Things I’ve learned about Micah…
- Micah’s devotion to Jesus is admirable.
- Micah is passionate. He will always give you a 100%.
- Whether he admits it or not, he owns way to many shoes, even more than I do.
- Micah likes to eat, even when it’s my no good cooking.
- When I first met Micah, I didn’t think he was human. He’s handsome beyond measure and he’s organized. That intimidated me. Now that he’s let loose, I appreciate his perfect imperfections.
- He’s everything I need and more.
