We never fell in love; we walked instead. We became friends. We made a commitment never to stop being friends, even in the most challenging moments. Falling is an accident and we didn't want that. We wanted to make wholehearted decisions. We promised not to “fall” in love but rather be best friends- compassionate, understanding, supportive. We wanted to have the type of friendship where being vulnerable feels safe and courageous. We consciously, calmly, and peacefully walked into love- didn’t fall, didn’t stumble, weren’t taken by surprise. We firmly made the life giving decision to love even when loving doesn’t come naturally and easy. We’ve had our share of good times and hard times and sickness and health and our beautiful friendship doesn’t only survive. It grows stronger and transcends as the years go by. Our love? Well, that’s exactly what we are getting ready to celebrate!