Life. She's a Funny Thing Sometimes.

Facebook reminded me today of this memory from five years ago. When I came 'out of retirement' to begin making money as an artist.

It took a bit of an attitude adjustment to be able to call myself 'an artist'. I always felt like a bit of an imposter or something. Not a 'real' artist.

I started joining fb artist groups and following other artists, including a local super-talent Erin F, pencil artist, who creates under the name "Velvet Lead Designs"
Oh, I admit to creeping on her profile and being a wee bit envious of both her beauty AND her talent. And though some of her subject matter is perhaps a bit dark and/or provocative for my decor style, it has an innate ability to evoke emotion. And I admire that. I dreamed of maybe one day having a piece of Erin's art in my possession.

What I NEVER dreamed was that within five short (long??) years, I would be a step mother.

And not only a step mother, but a step-mother-in-law.

Yes, I am a step-mother-in-law.

To the one and only Erin F.

And a piece of her art hangs above my bed in my brand new house.

Who'da thunk it!

Happy 1st Anniversary BiFF!

Many people refer to their wedding day as the day they married their best friend.

On August 3, 2020 I truly did marry my best friend.

We didn't fall in love and then become the best of friends. We didn't date to test our relationship for compatiblity. Quite the opposite occured. He had been my very good friend for many years when circumstances played out and put him in the position of being my best friend. My BFF. Or BiFF, as I like to call him.

And love just sort of snuck up on us.

And 365 days ago we commited before God, family and friends to remain BFF's forever.

It's been a crazy year.

And I've loved every moment of it!

I'd do it again tomorrow. And tomorrow after that. And tomorrow after that. And every tomorrow to follow.

I love him more every single day. Each day I truly am even more grateful for him than I was the day before.

I am so so blessed.