This person is my ‘significant other’.

Before Day 0 we only spent holidays together as we lived oceans apart, literally on opposite sides of the globe. He was refused leave as a result of which he resigned from his very nice job to be with me when I needed him most. An incredible decision by any measure especially in these times!

I was in an anaesthetized state for months and he watched me day and night. He made sure I ate well, walked at least a little bit each day and slept well. He made me laugh when I thought I was incapable of any joy. He chose beautiful places for us to travel to when I thought I was incapable of appreciating anything. He learnt to read the lines on my face and know when I was burdened with a thought that was killing me but did not want to share. He knew when I needed to speak. He could be silent with me for hours.

One afternoon standing on a beach with waves from the Bay of Bengal dancing at my feet I just wanted to walk into the sea. The temptation was so strong but he was right beside me which meant I would not get too far. In countless different ways he kept me alive.

You are truly godsent.

I love you even when I am grumpy 🙂

Happy birthday!