Surprise Party Success!

I wish I could write and tell you all that I have been calm, cool, and collected. That I am handling this big change with ease and grace. And that I have not acted like a crazy person. However, unfortunately, that is not true. I am an emotional roller coaster, with constant ups and downs, and many times feel overwhelming happy and sad at the same time. God Bless Nick and his patience and ability to for the most part, roll with the punches.     This past weekend was the big surprise party that I had been planning for over a month. I am happy to report, we all pulled it off and Nick was completely clueless and totally surprised! Also, the weekend was overall drama free and a great time!! Between 25 and 30 people came out to Wilson’s for dinner and be part of the initial surprise! WAY more people than expected, and I could not be happier that people were able to make time to come out. It was overwhelming for both Nick and I to see all the love and support from everyone! Also, it would not have been the same without some of Nick’s closest friends who flew in from all over the country to be a part of the celebration… it was the perfect icing on the cake. He is a wonderful man, and I think the number of people who came out both to dinner and then later met us at the bar, is a true testament to his character, genuinely loving heart, and simply to him as a person, friend, son, brother, and of course boyfriend.
     While his party completely outdid every expectation I had, it was still somewhat of a difficult weekend for me. As previously mentioned, I started planning this out over a month ago. Honestly, I can not believe how quickly it came… and now went. Ahh, time is going so fast… too fast. He leaves in a little over 3 weeks and I am still nowhere near being ready for it. And, if we are being real here… I am starting to think I will never be ready.
     I smile, laugh, and talk about how everything will work out for the best, how we will be fine, and how I am sure time will go faster than I think. But truth is, my heart is breaking inside. I don’t want to be apart for 4.5 months…
     I keep saying how our lives are an adventure and would not have it any other way. This is 100% true, and those who know us, are probably not all that shocked that this is the direction our lives have taken. Nick was made to be a doctor and St. George’s really is the perfect setting for him to do so. I love traveling and new/unique experiences and so.. what more could I ask for right?
     Often times the best adventures are those that are challenging and force us to step up to the plate and find our inner strength… and that is exactly what this is. At the end of the day, this will make us stronger, it will be a life changing period in our lives, and it will be filled with good days and bad. But whether the sun is shining or we are battling off clouds and storms, what matters is that we are doing it together :) The next 2 years of living in a different country will create a bond between us that is special, unique, and strong. And that, along with the MANY memories we create will last a lifetime!