The day it all began....

Ryan and I had spent quite a few hours on the phone each day! Believe me the dark circles under my eyes were a sign that I was on the phone each night until at least midnight. Functioning off only 4 to 5 hours of sleep was something I have never been able to do, but with Ryan it seemed like we never had a lack of things to talk about and I could talk all night long. I fell in love first by the connection we had over the phone it was purely emotional and also spiritual. We decided to get together and see if what we experienced over the phone would grow stronger if we met in person. Sure enough the Jazz were playing the Suns in a week, so Ryan booked a flight to Phoenix. I was so excited because I had never felt the way I was feeling about someone before. I was also nervous because I have had a few blind dates in the past where I thought we had a connection on the phone and then after meeting it was a definite no way! The days seemed to pass slowly but as Thursday March 4th arrived I couldn't wait to wrap my arms around Ryan and see our relationship grow stronger. I really wasn't worried about being attracted to him, which in the past was a huge factor but I guess because the connection emotionally was so strong I just knew it wasn't a big deal. Of course, Ryan and I spoke during the day that Thursday and he was getting a late start out of Vernal to Salt Lake to catch his flight. I started to worry that he might miss his flight and we might miss the game. I would have been so bummed out if that were to happen, I was so looking forward to this date! Right after work, I changed my clothes in a bathroom stall at work and then got ready to head to the airport. I got to the airport with about 30 minutes to wait and let me tell you I thought I was going to pass out! I was picturing myself falling over because I couldn't breathe. I started to get sweaty palms and feet. I needed water, but couldn't find a drinking fountain and I didn't have any cash for the machine. I waited for Ryan at baggage claim like we had planned. He text me to let me know he landed and then as I waited about 30 feet from the bottom of the escalator he text me to tell me he was coming down. I remember seeing him from a distance and right away the warm fuzzy feeling came over me! And also the relief...lol! I just looked into those dark brown eyes and new I was in love with this man! We started to walk towards each other staring into each others eyes and as we met we wrapped our arms around each other and stood there hugging tight! I couldn't get close enough I felt like our souls were connected and experienced a closeness I had never felt before. As we headed to the game it was like we had known each other for years and there wasn't any uncomfortableness. All I can say is it was then that I knew this was the beginning of something I had never expected to find in my lifetime.....True love!