life's lessons

So many obstacles 

have been carefully placed 

in the path of our relationship. 

Yet, 

Rudy and I 

have managed to challenge them 

and have either quickly jumped,

or slowly crawled,

over them

using

our last bit of strength

until

finally

we

land

standing

together

hand in hand. 

Most times 

the lessons learned

take a while to understand, 

to help us grow 

just a bit more, 

tightening the vow 

we are both 

committed to uphold.

Arkansas has taken

two years of our life,

separating us,

challenging us.

We have had to

dig deep

within our souls

to consider

what is important

in life. 

We know.

We understand.

Obstacles

aren't meant

to

raze

our relationship,

but rather

they are

nudges

to build 

upon

an

already 

solid

foundation.