Theresa pt 2

Okay, so here is the news on Theresa:

She is now engaged. I'll let her tell you for herself..

Hi Sean and everyone,

Sorry for not being as "co-contributy" as I should have been. I had been seeing someone when I initially wrote in and was unsure of things with Chris (where we'd end up, what I felt I'd lost, etc), and was really losing myself in the process. I really liked this new person, but didn't want to wreck thing by letting him know about the whole Chris issue, or my initial writing in to this blog.

He found out. Some co-workers of mine were talking about the blog at a party we were at and he checked it out. He read my letters to you as well as my contributions. When he asked me about them, I was honest and told him that I still missed Chris, but also that I was liking where things were going with him.

Thankfully, he understood my perspective and was patient enough to wait for me to sort things out. We even went to therapy together and talked out some other differences. Last week he asked me to dinner and said he wanted to talk about things. I was honestly terrified, but went anyway.

I could only think about being hurt again as I entered the restaurant and found the table. My heart skipped a beat as he reached out his hand and said he has something he wanted to tell me.

He said, "Theresa, you've been a light in my life since the day I met you. I just want you to know that. I also didn't know what to think when I found out about the whole Chris thing."

I gasped. I totally thought it was over.

He continued, "Going through this with you and working on our relationship gives me hope for a long and happy future with you."

I smiled and teared up as he got down on one knee, but then as I looked up, I noticed my mother across the room. I looked around. The entire restaurant was filled with our relatives! He asked me to marry him and I tearfully said yes. We haven't set a date yet, but I've never been happier.

Sean, thank you for ever having this idea for a blog. I am sorry you were hurt and I hope you can forgive Tracy enough to move on if you haven't already. Letting go for me was difficult, but it was the best decision of my life. I never thought I'd find happiness again, but I realized that I am happier now than I have ever been. And I have you to thank for that. I'll send you an invite to the wedding. Maybe then we can finally meet. Thanks again.

Theresa

Well Theresa, I am honored to have had such a part in you finding your happiness. I hope I can make it to your wedding. It WOULD be nice to see someone that has also helped me. You are an amazing advice-giver and if you ever start your own blog, I'd be interested to hear from you. Good luck with your new relationship. I wish you a lifetime of happy memories.

Everyone...sleep well. Dream of the ones you love, even if they are right next to you.