delara, interrupted

14 days. Wow. Wow! WOW!!

Steve and I experienced several milestones this past week. For one, we went to get our marriage license. It was a relatively painless process, which was a relief given how painful trips to the County Offices can be. Looooong lines, unhelpful government employees, grumpy security guards. Oh yeah. It's a trip to the park. I mean zoo. I mean... wha?!?? I am mixing my metaphors again. Anyway, we got our license and that was pretty cool. Life and being in relationship and being on the brink of creating a marriage feel very real when you start signing official documents and such. Life also feels very happy, and that's always a great thing.

Our second milestone was completing a series of pre-marital counseling sessions. When I first moved to Nashvegas, one of the first things I did (after opening a local bank account and getting a membership at a good gym) was find a really good therapist. He has been one of the shining lights in my healing process toward a renewal of spirit. And, it turns out he is even better at couple's counseling! Not for any particular reason, (believe me, I'd tell,) Steve and I decided to do some "prep work" before getting married, and it has been so worthwhile. I am almost sad that we have completed our sessions. But I am fairly sure that at some point in the near future one or both of us will want some counseling again. It is such a blessing to know when to ask for help and that you have wonderful resources readily available to you for support and assistance. That rocks.

Finally, we went shopping for condoms. No, we are not using them yet. Yes, they are for activities that shall take place on or after March 24. And I must say, I am impressed with the variety of contraceptives available today. I know... that makes me sound very old. But seriously. The last time I had to purchase condoms was YEARS ago (don't ask, and really, I won't tell anyway) and I did it on my own. And there wasn't a whole lot of choice. So, we had a little bit of fun at Walgreens and we chose several different kinds to try out. And I'm sure we totally freaked out the lady who checked us out at the register. Our purchase included 3 boxes of condoms, a bottle of lubricant, and some tampons. Hahaha! I was quite amused by the whole thing. Ah yes, a good time was had by all.

And now that I've totally gone there--yes, during the Fast even--I will say that I am really excited about getting and being married in the not-too-distant future. I am excited in a way that surprises me, almost. I am excited because I can see how every decision or move I make is just the next natural step along a path and journey that finally makes sense in my life. Wow. Wow! WOW!!