love

2 years ago, I was so afraid of love.

I told Mike I loved him, but did I really know what that meant?

There were a few times in our relationship where I got scared, and contemplated breaking up with him.

Our relationship was the real thing, something I had never experienced before. 

And that scared me to the point of almost throwing it all away.

I'm so happy I pushed through my fear, and had people in my life to encourage me to keep seeing Mike, and to see where it leads.

I remember listening to Mumford and Sons, After the Storm, and hearing the words 

There will come a time, you'll see, with no more tears.

And love will not break your heart, but dismiss your fears.

and I thought of Mike. 

I thought about how I shouldn't be afraid to love him.

I had been hurt before, and didn't want it to happen again. 

But with Mike it was different.

He wasn't afraid to love me, which proves to me that he was in it for the long haul.

God gave Mike to me, and me to Mike.

There was no reason to be scared.

And I thank God that he took away my fears and allowed me to love Mike.

He's kind of my favourite :)