Eric

This is Eric:

Isn't he handsome?

Eric and I have been friends for a few months now. Then I received a HORRIBLE phone call that Eric's mother had passed away on Christmas Day. Because of the kind of person my mother raised me to be I immediately called him up and told him if he needed ANYTHING I would be there. He told me he just needed a hug. So I jumped in my car and I gave him just that. And we've been inseparable ever since.

We had this shirt made in honor of his mother. On the front it says

"In Loving Memory of Alice Johnson January 19, 1959".

And on the back it says

"R.I.P Mom December 25, 2008"

Her favorite color was navy blue.

If you do the math that means this woman was 49 years old when she passed away.

That is way too young!

Luckily I had 8 days off so I was able to be with him everyday. He is the only son so everyone expected him to be the strong one. He is a very strong man but no one should go through something like this alone.

This is us just before the funeral. He is so handsome and even more so in a suit!

This is us after the funeral. Everyone go together at his sister's house and we ended up standing outside playing music way too loud and making way too much noise. But it was an amazing experience getting to know his whole family. They made me feel like family, which according to Eric is a miracle in and of itself.

So there you have it, I am defying fate and blogging about my new man. But this time I have no worries, I know he's not going anywhere. He is the most amazing man I have ever met and here's a few reasons why:

#1 - he loves me just as I am

#2 - he thinks I'm the most beautifulest woman on earth

#3 - he cooked me dinner --- yes i said it

#4 - he cleaned my house and refused to let me help -- yup again I said it

#5 - he has an amazing family that he's close to and welcomed me with open arms

#6 - everytime we leave his mom's house to go to my house he makes sure we have take something home to eat for Ashlee

#7 - he has a 4 year old little boy that he is an amazing father to

#8 - he has a heart the size of Texas

#9 - he always tells me whats on his mind and even talks about his feelings (seriously!)

10 - Hes Hawt

And there you have it folks!!

It really is true what they say, its when you stop LOOKING for a man that they find you. And if you don't love yourself first you will never allow someone to love you. So after 6 months of learning to be ok with Amy and learning to love Amy, God brought me Eric and I am happier than I ever imagined possible. We were friends first and it has made a huge difference in our relationship. I think he's a keeper :)