I forgot what it was like to love and be loved- until I met you, that is.

Months ago, I found myself stuck at what seemed like the crossroads of life. I was trapped. I was continuinously drowning in this horrifying and menacing ocean that was filled with thousands of gloomy emotions. I was swallowed up in the current and wave after wave came crashing over me- slowly and painfully consuming my entire being, pulling me down farther and farther into the unknown.

With time and positivity, I learned to swim. And when I say swim, I mean swim my heart out. I pulled myself out of the current and I found my way back to shore. And as I reached the warm sand, I realized that I made it. I was the one who found my way back home- back to the girl I wanted to be. I was no longer drowning- but living.

Fast forward a couple months-today. I never saw it coming, you, that is. You came out of nowhere, but my god am I so very thankful that you did. I thank my lucky stars for you every single day.

Without even realizing it, you showed me what love really is. I thought that I knew. I thought that I had loved before- that I was in love previously. But, then I met you. And with just one look, one simple glance, I realized that I was wrong. And in that exact moment, I realized that I now knew. You made me see things that I never saw before. You made me believe in myself and you helped me see more beauty in this world then I had already viewed.

With you, things are so very different- they are pure and they are every bit of magic. I can go throughout my day and breathe for once. With you, things are easy. And I mean easy in the context of effortless. You and I are effortless together. We fit so perfectly. They say everyone has an other half out there, somewhere- you are mine. I found my other half.

Everyday you make me a better version of myself. You are there for me constantly and without hesitation. Whether it is to say all the right words when I need a push or even if it is simply calling me when you don't have to wake up, just to make sure that I get to work on time. You show me love everyday. And there is no better love, then yours.

I said before that I won the lottery with you. But, it is so much more than that. You are the winning run in a tied baseball game. You are the rainbow after a rain storm. You are the acceptance letter to nursing school. You are a no-hitter in a baseball game. You are a touchdown, a goal. You are a freshly washed car. You are a first place medal. You are everything beautiful and magnificent in this world.

Thank you for loving me. And thank you for showing me what it is like to truly be loved and to love in return. You are my best friend and my other half and with you, I have everything.