The 2016 election is only hours away from starting now. The next 4 years of leadership for our country is going to be decided very soon. Will the country select Donald or Hillary, but no matter who sits in the oval office, there is one thing that will remain consistent. Jayme will continue to be the commander and chief  of my heart. And that my super corny Segway into what really matters. This prefect emotion of contentment.

I talk frequently about how I want to be settled, have everything figured out. And as of today, that settledness still does not exist. But after a weekend away from Jayme, coming home, to home to her, brought me so much contentment I felt settled. She is the anchor that holds me in place, the one that keeps me grounded and reminds me what in life really matters. The softness of her cheeks (which she hates when I touch) the funny way she dances around the apartment, the way she cares for me diligently, and of course, the way I feel when I here her call my name. She has said a lot of things that are sweet and make me smile, but that is the one that stops me in my tracks. That this Amazing woman knows me, says my name, and wants it to be hers someday.

I just got off the phone with Jayme, she has been having trouble with what I am talking about today. She is anxious about the future, about waiting for phone calls and emails that could change our trajectory in life. The job of a teammate/best friend/someday husband is to pick the other up when they are down. Me and Jayme call that holding the lantern. That is the best thing about having your other half be someone who is as thoughtful as Jayme. She has done well more then her fair share of lantern holding for me. It has taught me to lean on her when I need to, to trust in her love and protection.  Now is my turn however, and I plan on holding the lantern for my babe, as long as she needs me to, because without her, the light of my life is only a candle in the wind.