Big Step

For all my Facebook friends who have been on the edge of their seats, waiting in suspense as to what my Cryptic Facebook status was on Saturday night... the wait is over. :)

I met E's Mom!!!! To some, this may seem like not a huge deal, but to me... this was a BIG DEAL and a BIG step!! Though we are still just friends, the fact that he WANTS to introduce me to his family means more than anyone could possibly know or understand. E knows of my past relationships and how I was kept a secret and this small  HUGE gesture shows me that he truly cares and is attempting to rebuild my trust and heal my heart from its broken and bruised past.

I was excited but also incredibly nervous about meeting his Mom. As I was getting ready, I felt knots in my stomach and stressed about what was an appropriate outfit to wear as first impressions are oh so important. After spending TOO much time on my hair and makeup, and changing my outfit 3 times, I took a deep breath and headed over to E's place. As I was walking up to his door, I felt my knees buckle and had to remind myself to breathe.

Me: (Knock Knock Knock)

E: Come in

(E and his Mom were sitting on his couch and in the middle of a conversation as I walked in)

E: Hey Jess! This is my Mom, Mom this is Jess

Me: (Nervously smiling)

Mom: Hi!!! (Gives me a BIG hug) It is SO great to finally meet the girl that E has been telling me so much about!

Me: (Truly smiling from the inside out) I've heard so much about you too, it's so nice to finally meet you as well!!

E: (Sitting back on his couch. We locked eyes as I was hugging his Mom and he smiled at me. A wonderful moment I will always remember.)

We chatted for a little bit and then we headed off to dinner. It was a gorgeous night so we sat outside, ordered drinks, had dinner, and talked and talked and talked and talked. E just sat back and listened to us and chimed in a few times. It almost seemed  like his Mom and I knew each other for years. It was effortless and felt really REALLY good. She is an incredibly woman and I'm so happy I had the opportunity to meet her. I'm very hopeful that I will see her again, soon!