first date anniversary

This one is for Mia, the funny little 5 year old that recently asked me to tell her the story of how Will and I met.
It was a rainy day in December.  I was at work having a bad day because I was up late crying the night before.  I looked horrible and didn't care because I was certain I wouldn't see my future husband that day.  In fact as I was crying the night before I said a prayer that I wouldn't feel lonely much longer.  Little did I know the next day I'd meet the man who would change my life forever.   
I was escorting a new employee to human resources, a department I rarely visit.  Will just happened to come walking up to that area as I was sitting there sulking and waiting for the new employee.  He started the usual small talk then made a bold move by asking me if I would want to go to dinner sometime.  I was not the friendliest with my responses to all of his questions but he didn't seem to mind.  I got back to my desk to find an email from him with his phone number.  I gave him my phone number assuming we'd text a little but not really end up going to dinner.  I was wrong.  He was pushy and a date was set for the next night.  Exactly one year ago today we went on our first date.  I had a fun time.  He was easy to talk to.  In fact I think we stayed at dinner for 2 hours talking.  I remember going home and telling Amerest and Cydney all about it.  I told them that I had fun and he seems like a great guy but I didn't really like him very much and it wouldn't end up being anything other than a little friendship.  It's really funny because I remember Cydney saying....I hear wedding bells.  I thought she was crazy and so wrong but obviously not.  I told my mom last night that I wished I was one of those people that says "I knew from our very first date that he was the one." I might not have known from the very first date but after a few months I finally figured it out. I am so happy that Will was pushy that day. I'm also happy that neither of us gave up on each other during our turbulent times in the beginning and we finally understood that we are simply meant to be.

I think back and wonder how I would have gone through the last year without Will in my life.  I can't even imagine it.  He is perfect for me.  I love him to the moon and back!