It's been a while but I'm finally back among the Internet community. The hiatus has been for a great reason though, I am in love. Not only am I in love but I am loved back equally. I knew when I met Dale I had met someone special, I just never expected for him to be the one to make me whole again. My kids love him as much as I do and he treats them like they're his own. We have been through the ringer these last 2 yrs but it definitely has been worth it. He's a little needy when it comes to compliments, and I have never been the type of person to just through them out, but what we have works and is better than what either of us ever expected to have. For once in my life I can truly say I am happy. I lost touch with a lot of friends but again I think it was worth it. I have been focusing on me and my family and mending myself. I know there are some who don't understand, or care to understand, why I had to remove myself. These are ones that have never been broken. To the ones who have been broken and still take offense, I'm sorry. I had to repair myself in my own way. Dale has helped more than he will ever know. He knew I was broken, although to what extent I don't know, but he still took on my baggage and has loved me more than anyone ever before and sometimes deserve. We have, and continue to make, a great life for ourselves. There will be tough times along the way, just as there is with any relationship, but we are strong and our love for each other is strong enough to withstand. If everyone in the world who is in love felt half of what I do for Dale, they are extremely lucky individuals.