Day Four - our Wedding Day!

Picking the right day to be married was not a very difficult task at all - to celebrate who we are and our lives together made sence to pick the day that was so important to the both of us...the anniversary of the day we met. And so, April 29th became the target date.  It was the perfect date, and made even more perfect when everything we had to do all fell into place without any trouble. Finding the minister, the church, the translator, there ceremony outline, the reception location...it all seemed to work so smoothly, and it all came together in 6 weeks.   By the time the date was made sure, we had to get papers signed and translated...and luckily found a translator who could do it for us in a short time...and the notary was happy for us that he did not charge us for his services...and we ended up with 2 ministers because they we both so happy for us...and instead of using the large church, we went with the beautiful Oak Room for the ceremony.  A small group of close friends joined us for our special day, and also share in music and laughter. It was a very beautiful wedding, emotional, inspiring, loving and real. I love how everyone sang the ending song "I'm Yours". For sure I was THE most happiest guy in the world...but you seemed to be shining yourself...we both shared the tears of joy...it was my dream come true to be married to you!!!!!
And then the cocktails at Sir Winnie's, and then the reception at Wienstien & Gavinos with all our guests and more friend coming to join us. It was perfect.
And leaving the gang later that night to steal away to our hotel...and meeting up with an amazing barmaid who bought us a bottle of Captain Morgans to celebrate with us...and then room service and sleeping in. And then we were off on our short but beautiful honeymoon in the Eastern Townships.
I'm telling you, it was perfect and wonderful and could not have been better.
I married the most amazing person that day...and life was awesome! There is no one I would rather spend my life with than YOU! You are my everything.

Day Three - the engagement 1 & 2

Living together was more than I had imagined...it was like a dream...I couldn't believe how comfortable I felt with you there, knowing you for only a short while, and sharing a 12 x 12 room and not getting in each other's way or on each other's nerves. It was a kind of bliss! A few months in and we had spent a Saturday sanding the deck with Omar, having a BBQ and having many beers! Later that night Omar fell asleep on our bed so we moved ourselves to the garage to listen to music and talk...you and me and the music. We talked for hours about so many things...there was no doubt I had fallen for you. And right then, when I was thinking that very thought, you got down on one knee, took my hand in yours, and asked me if I would marry you...I was so surprised! I hadn't seen it coming. But, I was so very happy - that moment made me realize your heart - it made me the happiest I had ever been. And of course I said YES!!!! We shared in tears and laughter in that moment...I could not believe it was happening, at a time in my life when everything had been going wrong, you had come along and turned it all around...and now, you wanted to share a life with me...it was way too awesome!
When Omar awoke and joined us in the garage, we told him the good news...I don't know who was more happy, us or him! It was a moment I could not forget even if I tried.
But, it wasn't until much later that year, on December 24th to be exact, that it was made official. We were invited to spend the holidays with Omar at his apartment downtown.  Omar was having a Christmas Eve party for all of the friend who had no family to celebrate with.  Do you remember?
It was approaching midnight and everyone exchanged 'Merry Christmas' wishes...I took your hand and led you out of the living room, into the bedroom...and with Omar as a witness, I gave you your gift to open. I remember the surprise and shock in your eyes when you saw the rings.  Even Omar cried.  And infront of all the friends gathered, we announced our official engagement...December 25th, 2009! This was my 3rd day with you, and so glad was I to have met the most incredible guy ever!

Day 2 - Moving in.

After an incredible first meeting, I returned home...but all I could think of was what a wonderful time we had. And, of course, how anxious I was to see this guy again. I returned to see him the next evening - and there was an impromptu gathering of friends at his place and an afterward the gang went to a club near your place where we danced and laughed and had much fun. And then, our first night together.  How wonderful to share that experience, and how well we clicked. The next day I helped to clean your apartment, as you and you roommate were both moving. Omar to live with his boyfriend, and you to share an apartment with friends...but you were still deciding what to do.  I stayed with you that night and Saturday we moved out all the stuff that no one wanted. We packed up your belongings and then...we went around the neighborhood looking at apartments you might share with your friends. But, it was an unfruitful search; there was just nothing. I remember how stressed you were over this, and how desperate you were...you had only one more day until your lease ran out to find a place.  I felt helpless for you, and I wanted to do something. That's when I suggested to move in with me until you could figure out what to do. You looked a bit terrified at the idea, but it would give you the chance to gather your things and to think. You later talked with Omar (your best friend) about it - he thought it was worth trying for a while, and he made me promise (in secret) to look out for you and help you if I could. I take promises very seriously.
At some point that evening you gave in to the idea and the next day we packed up your stuff and moved you to my place.  You hadn't realized how far out of the city I actually lived until we exited the metro and boarded a bus, and rode for 25 mins...I could tell you were getting anxious at this.  I cannot imagine what you were thinking during the long bus ride except "What was I thinking?" lol
We arrived at our stop and carried your stuff for another 5 minute walk to my place. It must have seemed like a very long way from the city. Entering the house you met 'my family', my roommates...and how scarey that must have been to meet everyone all at once. And then to see the size of our room...hehehe...I would have run the other way but not you, you stayed. And how quickly you adapted, and how quickly you became part of the family. And to think, we had only met a few days earlier...yet, I admit, I was already very much in love with you. Our second day together will always remain in my heart - the day we moved in together.