I Love Whit!

Whit’s got 2 final exams left! After that – she’s home for the summer!

I

CAN’T

WAIT!!!!!

WOOHOOOOO!!!!!!

I’ve realized something that grants me more security than I can really describe. That is that I love Whit without needing a reason to. In a couple’s early relationship, it goes something like: Wow. I love (so and so) because he/she is [insert laundry list]. And while this is a beautiful and wonderful thing, there’s a sense of togetherness that can only come with: Wow.I love (so and so) because…I do.

Don’t get me wrong. I can rattle off dozens of ‘why-i-love-whit’ reasons without a thought. They’re all still there and that list continues to grow. But nothing is as important or profound as ‘Because I do.’

See. Getting to the ‘Because I do’ place means that we’re a team. That we’re together no matter what. That I’m committed to her and us more than I am smitten by her (admittedly fantastic) qualities. I have the reasons. No doubt. But I don’t need them anymore. I’ve decided to be with and love this woman, better or worse, Because I Do.

Thing Numba 1!

Whit’s almost done with school. A week of finals is all that’s left! I know I mentioned this before, but I’m no less excited about it! She’ll be capping off another stellar semester at Cal Poly Pomona. Her adviser tried – at exhausting length – to convince her to go to medical school. Whit could absolutely do it. I have no doubt that she could go to med school, kick its butt, and become a great doctor. She’s not going to, though. At least not as far as I know. I’m excited about the notion of the two of us getting settled down and having a family. I mean. Really excited! But if she got the bug and decided to be a doctor, she’d make a great one.

Thing Numba 2!

She’s sick. Some kind of stomach thing. And it makes me a ssasssaaaaaad panda. But she’s a trooper and was nearly cured by a slice of pizza! Being an I-talian, I guess that makes sense. . .

Context:

Unknown.

Whit comes home today! AND! She’s about done with school. Next week is finals week – then she’s home for the Summer. Well. Kind of. She’ll be working – but at least she’ll be much closer!

WOO HOO!

Context:

Cam: Are you sure? Maybe you just forgot!

Whit: I never forget anything. I’m an elephant.

Whit has a lot on her plate today. It’s her long day – that is – she’s at school for about 12 hours. And until 2:30, she has tests. So I’ll be saying prayers. She’s a stud so she’ll destroy those tests. But they’re stressful nevertheless and some supernatural calm would be helpful I’m sure!

Kick their butts, Whit!