5 years...so many changes!

Mike and I just celebrated our 5 year anniversary of our first date (April Fools day 2006). It kinda makes me reflect back to 5 years ago and where I was at in life. It is crazy how much life has changed since then. I sure did a lot of growing up.

Prior to meeting Mike, my life really was not going anywhere. You see... I had some baggage that I really had a hard time completely letting go of. Even though that baggage had hurt me numerous times, I was too afraid to let go. Going on that first date with Mike really showed me that there were really decent men out there that I could get along with. It was the force that finally calmed my nerves enough to for me to finally let go of the past, and move on with the future.

It is crazy to think back to what I was. Its almost like my past was a different life entirely, and that it was lived by someone else. I was so miserable, and felt so stuck. Mike in a sense helped set me free. We were both coming out of a long relationship and were able to help each other move on from the past, and to heal. We were (and still are) best friends. We could (and still can) talk about anything and everything.

I am just so grateful for my life. I know I have my down times with the infertility stuff, and missing my mom, but I have so much to be thankful for. I am married to my best friend that I get to spend the rest of my life with. We also have a cute little house, and a cute little animal-family. We have had the chance to experience so many neat things, like a trip to Europe in 2007, and Boston in April 2010 when Mike ran the Boston Marathon. We also both share a love for Montana and have been able to go to Yellowstone every year, and the North Fork a few times. We have had a lot of fun.

Sometimes I get so worked up about the infertility stuff, and feeling sorry for myself because I have to go through it without my Mom. I need to make more of a point of stopping and counting my blessings, and realizing how far I have come in life. I know we do have our challenges, and we have many more challenges to face.... but at least I have my best friend by my side. I feel like together, we can take on the world.