I just told a man who isn't my husband that I love him.
And I do. I DO love him. It's not in the same way as I love my husband, but it's love nonetheless.
I love a lot of people, some of whom I've never met. It sounds incredible, doesn't it? Loving people that you've never met. But it's possible, and it's real.
For instance, I love more than few JoeUsers, and I've never met them.
I love Texas Wahine. She's a wondeful person who, after a year or so of some pretty crappy happenings, is finally getting the happiness she deserves. She's awesome, and I love her.
I love JillUser. She too is having a wonderful year - her family is growing, her husband's business is growing, life is good for her and her family right now and I'm incredibly happy and proud to call her my friend and tell her that I love her.
I love Karma. She doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk too. She's compassionate and giving and she bears more pain on a daily basis than some people have in a lifetime. She's a truly incredible person, and I love her.
I love ModerateMan. He's lived a hell of a life, and is now handling himself and his illness with dignity and strength. He's just devoted to his Colleen, and that makes me love him even more.
I love DrGuy too. He's quietly generous - he's done things for other JoeUsers behind the scenes and hasn't made any big fanfare about it, which I think is just fabulous. He's a truly good man, and I love him.
I love Trudygolightly. She has lived a hell of a life, she's done some wonderful things, and it breaks my heart to see and hear about her struggles sometimes. I love her, and I wish that I could do more for her.
I love NickyG. She's a single parent who is raising her child to not only respect but also to celebrate other cultures, and she's doing a hell of a job with it. I have a lot of time, respect and love for her.
I love BlueDev. That man is such a shining example of Christianity; his faith just blows me away. He's a wonderful husband and father and physician - and I love him and his family dearly.
I love ParaTed. He's been there for me during some pretty difficult times in my life, and he's always, always be respectful of my personal beliefs. He's shown me some things that have made me think twice about faith and religion - and I love him.
I love other people here too...Bakerstreet, Gideon, Greywar, Mr Frog, SPC NBS, Janders, Trina P, Alison, Megan, Geezer, Pseudo, Brad, HC, Tova and many more (if I left you out, I'm sorry - just know that even though I didn't mention you, I do love you all the same).
Love isn't meant to be hoarded and kept to yourself. It's meant to be given away freely and without conditions or reservations. If I die having accomplished nothing, if I depart this world with nothing else to show for my time here other than love - then I will be happy.
As John, Paul, Ringo and George said, sometimes 'all you need is love'.