Until

When I was in elementary school, I thought I knew who my friends were. . . .

            until  I met real friends later down the road.

When I was little, I thought most vegetables were gross. . . .

           until I learned I couldn't leave the table without

          eating them.

When my sister and I were younger, I thought I could get away with hitting her. . . .

           until  she'd hit me back. Harder.

In high school, I thought the torture of homework and reports would never end. . . .

          until  I graduated and proudly recieved my diploma.

I thought I knew how it felt to be proud of myself. . . .

          until  I dropped 30 pounds and three pants sizes.

I thought I knew what it was like to love someone. . . .

         until  I met the man of my dreams over five years ago.

I thought I knew how lucky and blessed I was. . . .

        until  every new day proves better than the last.