it was this moment
that i fell in love
all over again.
he had driven me to billings for my EEG,
an early morning on very little sleep,
an appointment that had been double-booked - so they changed mine,
and him just rolling with it,
making things as easy for me as he could,
loving me and loving me and loving me.
once home, we both chose a couch and an afghan and took deep breaths.
i looked at his sleeping face,
the flecks of grey in his hair,
and thought about the pride he takes in making me happy.
i thought about how present he is in love,
how he is my very best friend.
it was this moment
that i was filled with warm, liquid gratitude
for this love
this life
this man.