
Recently, a couple of people have commented on how special Karen is to me. I responded to both with a yes - without really taking the time to reason out why. In my quiet times of late I have been thinking about the people in my life who have defined me and shared moments of their life with me.
Karen and I met in our single days. All I can tell you is we had FUN! She introduced me to many adventures...including bike riding. A trip to Solvang to do the half century, which is 50 miles on a bike. Me on my mountain bike and Barbie glamour shoes...totally not really understanding what I was getting into...but I finished. We would take quick trips together. And shared our stories of the boys we encountered along the way. She also taught me one thing too personal to share...but I put it here to document the level of trust I had with her as we built the relationship.
As with any relationships there were breaks in time. A move to northern California. Building families. The usual.
But for now we are together again. I love her easy ways. No matter how complicated life gets for her she keeps a positive attitude. She finds her strength in God. She is not perfect and does not claim to be. She does not judge people. She does not blame people. She finds the good in them...even when they don't deserve it.
Jamie gave her one of the highest compliments he can give. One day, me telling him about a situation that happened to her. Me telling him, "I would be outa there"! Him looking at me and quietly stating, "She gets commitment". And she does. She does not make false promises. She is true to herself and authentic in every way. She is honest with herself and does not pretend to be what she is not. She does not like to be judged (who does) and will defend herself if she had to. And if she needs my help...I am there for her. Armored up. Fighting the fight for her if she needs me. Getting BIG!!!
Today, even with our history we do not focus on the past. We are very much in the now...with some plans for the future. We share the day to day activities we are facing. I enjoy every moment I have with her.
So, when I reason out the question, Karen is special to me...I can respond with a resounding YES!. She is....and in a recent edited text from her...
Thanks again, for the moral support.