Day 259 - Jaidrew

So, this is one of the cutest couples I've ever seen.  Their story has been written from her perspective, so here's the link for that: Their Story.  Now, after that, what could I possibly have to add?  Well, as an observer, I have learned much about love, especially in its healing capacity.  Having talked to Jaime since this thing began, I've see how they have worked with one another in the face of distance - Canada's not exactly down the street from VA - and found a love that warms my heart.  I mean, it helps that they are both fantastic people, and when you get two fantastic, caring people together, it's not hard to create a space that is full of fun and love.
There's much that I could say about their relationship, but I just want to highlight one aspect.  What impresses me the most about how they relate is the way in which they share so honestly and deeply.  I honestly think that they have shared and talked about things in a few months that it takes some couples years to open up about.  They've talked about their insecurities and fears as it relates to both themselves individually and about being in relationship.  And because they have 60+ years of life experience between the two of them, they are able to help each other work through those spots.  They choose not to hide from one another.  Instead, they comfort and work to help each other grow.  If that is not the calling of Love, I don't know what is. 
I've seen (and even been in) relationships where the "shadow side" as it's often called is hidden until much later in the relationship, which can cause major problems as you might imagine.  Things like addictions, secrets, major insecurities, etc have been kept out of sight until people were  years into a relationship, even married, and then all Hell breaks lose as one partner says these famous words: "you're not the man/woman I married."  This is part of why the divorce rate is what it is. 
So I commend these two brave souls on being willing to be open and up front about the less-than-awesome parts of themselves this early in the relationship.  I also commend them for having the love and patience to help each other work through them instead of writing them off or even taking advantage of them. 
To Jaime and Andrew, I pray God's blessings on your relationship.  Love you both, and I'm glad two awesome people such as yourselves have found each other.