Nicole Johnson

Never in a million years did I expect to be standing here.

Ready to profess my love to someone like you.

I knew the moment I saw you, once the sky parted on my pity party, you were the glue.

I was depressed that day, and somehow found a reason to smile, but you held my hand and showed me the way.

Your kindness assured me that after all I wasn't broken.
Even though at the time I didn't believe it.

You've boosted my self-confidence,
With every touch,
Smile,
And laugh.

I've felt wanted,
Loved,
And appreciated.

It has taken 29 years for me to get here.
To realize I never had to settle.

The perfect person has been out there,
Somewhere waiting for me.

I've kissed a lot of frogs to be with you and these children,
Who aren't biologically mine,
But I love them both just the same.

I've been blessed with so much more than a partner,
but a family.

You are my better half.
The yin to my yang.
The calm before the storm.

I promise to love you until I can no longer remember your name.

We will inspire another Hollywood movie.
Ryan Gosling will play you.
Rachel McAdams will play me.
We will be the next "based on a true story."