Last Turn Home

It was the afternoon of Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Manteo, NC when she met him. He was doing a mutual friend a favor by accompanying her to a wedding so she didn't have to go alone. No intentions. No hidden agenda. Before that night was over, something magical occurred. It was the most unexpected, natural and genuine thing they ever experienced.

Over the last two (almost) years, their relationship naturally evolved right before their eyes and continues to do so.
Unassuming.
Free as they'll ever be.
It was nice to finally be herself and be accepted regardless.
It was refreshing for him to finally be loved as he should be.
He gets her.
She didn't know what pure happiness was until their lives collided.

Since September 13, 2014, they hadn't been more than 10 minutes away from each other and have never been apart for more than a week at a time. For the last 15 days, 249 miles and four hours have separated them. They never thought 15 days would feel like an eternity.

Unfortunately, personal illness, frustration, helplessness and depression have surfaced but, fortunately, hope and love remain on the prevailing side. Although it may be faint to them right now (especially her), there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. With patience and constant prayer, one day very soon they will never be apart again.

A very special ladybug brought them together that Saturday afternoon in the Outer Banks. A very special dragonfly oversaw the union. A very special hawk also had a hand in the magic. They have constant spirits watching over them and encouraging their every move.

It isn't over yet.
In fact, the real magic is just about to begin.

"Thank God that we don't have to be alone/The closer I get, the more that my heart knows/You're like that last turn home"

- Tim McGraw