There are times when a specific aspect of your life crystalizes to a heartrending clarity.

It's almost impossible to describe. You see everything perfectly, as if a crystal crisp snapshot of your life was taken, complete with emotion, nuance... everything.

It's overwhelming. And... for me... it was wonderful.

The past few weeks haven't been without their bumps. But... overall... they've been pretty damned good.

I think I must be the luckiest woman on earth. And I mean that. Seriously.

Thank you, Brendan... for being there, for being you.. for being in my life.

It would be a much darker place without you.