I Love Whit!

But really. Not just in a wishful sentimental way. She was at my house on Saturday, before I was, helping set up for Fifi’s party. Whenever she isn’t at some family event, people wonder where she is. But not in that “Hey, where’s your girlfriend?” kind of way, but in a “Hey, we’re missing a part of the family!” kind of way. I’m so glad that she’s assimilated so well. My family, great as it is, seems to take a little getting used to. And Whit fits right in. She’s indispensable!

She’s the greatest woman in the world. She’s bright, she’s funny, she’s incredibly talented. But talent is not much to admire since it’s given, not achieved. But Whitney works harder than anyone I know and cultivates and develops her talents. She doesn’t let her gifts make her lazy – and I admire that about her.

So. I was chosen as one of 40 contestants in a local “Biggest Loser” contest. It’s based loosely on the show of the same title. Whitney has been nothing but encouraging. And – I guess – any ‘good’ person would be. But Whit is an active encouragement in my life. She cheers me on. She loves me. She’s proud of me. I can’t do it without her. And, let’s face it, I wouldn’t have done it without her.

And for letting me rejoice. She probably has no idea how much I need her and her support. But knowing that I have somebody who I can share all my joys and troubles with is maybe the greatest comfort of all.

Things that I can’t tell anyone else! 🙂

Today was Whit’s final Teach for America interview. I had no doubt that she’d knock it out of the park – but I didn’t know how she’d think she’d do.

Well. She killed it. And she’s pleased with how she did and confident. Which – to me – is even better than just her getting the job. 🙂

I love her so much. One more step toward life!

I got into college. If I hadn’t met Whit, I probably never would’ve whipped myself into shape.

Thanks, Lover. 😉

This has been – and will continue to be – a rough quarter for me ‘n’ Whit. I’m so happy for her and so proud of her, I can’t even find words to express it. But she’s SO busy this quarter. She’s only home on Saturday and Sunday. She’s got 11 tutoring appointments a week. She’s got a research project to do. She’s taking some tough classes. She’s. Just. Busy. And so am I. So we don’t get to spend even 1/10th as much time together as we’d like to. It’s rough. I don’t like it. It hurts my soul.

But missing Whitney this much only proves how much she means to me. And I’ll just find comfort in that 🙂

She works so hard at school. She studies hard, she is early to every class and appointment. She really is an amazing example of what a student ought to be. Whit deserves all the good things that her hard work bring. I’m so proud of her and really look up to her.

It’s been a long week for me, but an even longer one for Whit. While I’m home during the week, and she’s at school, at least I have company. I’ve got my folks, my brothers, church people, etc. Whit is, for the most part, alone. Don’t get me wrong, I’m terribly lonely when she’s gone. I just can’t imagine how she must feel. I wish I could be with her always. Someday (soon 😉 ).

But she comes home tonight. I probably won’t see her, or get to make her a delicious hamburger, but I at least like to know that she’s close.