3 types of love.

Remember that night we said 'see ya later' to each other? and remember how you told me that you would never ever stop loving me and that nothing could ever change that? Remember when I got mad at you because you said you lost your keys... then asked me to check your glove box and there was a tiny box with a ribbon on it.. for me? ... then I had to apologize because I was such a weenie.

I remember it like it was yesterday.

These last two years of my life have been nothing but a mixture of struggle, triumph, test of my faith and patience. Even though it was hard, it was worth it. 

Every tear.

Every sleepless night.

Every letter.

That all was worth it.

I think there are 3 different types of love, and I learned this throughout the two years. I wanted to describe each of them because I think everyone feels the different types.

The first is a twitterpated type of love. It's just so exciting because it's new, refreshing, and comforting. It's all of those things because someone besides your family or best friend cares about you more than just a 'friend.' This was the type of love I felt for you when I was 18 and I saw you at the jazz game. Too bad our relationship didn't start for another 3 months after that night... who am I kidding? Our story is completely about 'the wait.' 

The second is when you've been with them for so long that you actually know that person BETTER than yourself. You know what food they will like and dislike. You find t.v. shows that you both will enjoy and you'll get to the point that when you have arguments... it becomes a joke because that person you love, is not the enemy. Then you just laugh because your love is way too important than a silly argument. You're willing to take a bullet for them, or ride your little brothers bike in a blizzard to my house at 10 p.m. I will n.e.v.e.r forget that night.

The third is the selfless love. No matter where they are, what they are doing, you love and support them. Especially when it can only be through letters, mother's day chats, as well as Christmas skypes. You sacrifice your time with them so they can help others reunite with their family members in the after life. What a beautiful type of love, and definitely my favorite. This one taught me most. If you haven't had the chance to feel this type of love, you gotta try it. It's easy... all you do is put that person before anyone else. God first, then that person. In my case, him. ;)

2 years is a long time, but I never would trade it for anything.

So, you ladies waiting, or boys... whoever you may be. Don't give up. You keep going. Dare to stand alone. Always put God first, because everything falls into place as it should. You don't have to KNOW it, but believing is what starts that little seed of faith in your mind and heart. 

I promise.

xo. k.