It
was Christmas Eve 2010 that Philippa and I admitted our feelings to each other.
Can you believe that? Nearly 14 years have passed since our first kiss. 14
years... I didn't think I'd ever have a relationship that lasted more than
fourteen days, and yet here we are. But I don't think I can even call it a
'relationship' - certainly when compared to my previous encounters that bore
that name - as this is something so deep, all-encompassing and beautifully
enveloping that it's hard to know how to name it. And anyone who feels the same
way about their current partner will know exactly what I mean.
I found some notes scribbled down from the end of December that year. I may
have shared them with you before, but even if I have its nice to do so again,
because it reminds me what happened, and how wonderful it was. It's so sweet to
look back and remember (not that I'll ever forget...) These are reminders that
I noted down with the intention of writing a longer posting about them, I think.
Some bits are a little outdated now after a few changes within the family
structure, but it's nice to see what I'd scribbled down as important after that
wonderful, unplanned 36 hours or so.
Easily the best Christmas, nay the best DAY, of my life.
Reflections on Xmas Day - waking up in Philippa's arms, spending the
day with her... Nathan and Hannah went to a morning service then abandoned his
family to join us.. Philippa went home in the evening, but came back to Ted and
Beryls later on.... Sophie and Tamara met Ted's lot and everyone loves everyone
else... we played cards until 3am... At one point, I was looking at my sisters
talking happily together, I was surrounded by other people I love, and I had
Philippa asleep with her head on my shoulder. I could happily have died at that
moment. For what I think was the first time in my life, I felt truly, truly
happy. Excuse me while i wipe away a tear...
RC 14-12-24
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