Then I met Matthew. And everything changed. I wanted nothing more than to spend the rest of my life with him. It was literally a moment of "when you know, you know". I can't think of any other way to describe it. Yes, I still stop and think sometimes about what the future holds for us. But I believe that God brought us together for a purpose. We were meant to be together. And I know that we can make it through anything and everything.
But what's even better is that I'm gaining a whole other family. Something that I had come to accept was that I'd never be an aunt. Which devastated me. Growing up in a huge family, I wanted nothing more than to be an aunt. Everyone in my family had a sibling, except for me. I'd never be an aunt. As I entered college, I had several friends who became aunts, and they loved it more than anything. I was so jealous.
And now, here I am. Just over one month away from becoming an aunt. I can't even describe what emotion that brings me. I never knew that I could love so many people as if they were my own blood relatives. Matt's sisters are my sisters. I love them more than anything and I would do anything for them. I have yet to meet Matt's brother (besides talking to him via headset while playing Call of Duty), and I already love him too. And I love his wife and his daughter. I've known Matthew's family for less than a year, and I already love them enough to fill the time from when we were all born.
Physical size of hearts don't matter when it comes to love. Love has no boundaries. It's surprising and it'll hit you when you least expect it. But when it does, it's a beautiful thing.
And I thank God every single day for the wonderful people He has put into my life. I will never be grateful enough.
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