As I sit here in the dark of a crisp, cool Texas morning, I can't help but think of what is finally happening. My life's journey has volumes of adventures. I have seen the world, both alone, with friends, and most importantly, with my mother. Through it all, I was not prepared for what will be the ultimate chapter.

I suppose that's what life is, isn't it? A series of events that open your eyes to, not only the world, but also to your life. You see things in a different light, things you perhaps were blind to or just didn't want to see, And, now with something so monumental happening, being surrounded by people who love you unconditionally is so overwhelming that I wonder how I'm going to get through the weekend. It was just a quip in a Dallas restaurant.

"When are we getting married?"

It just felt like the right thing to say at the right moment. This was where this adventure was always leading. I somehow felt it that first week, not really knowing what was going on or what powers of the universe were at play. Flights booked to San Antonio, drama at a job that I once adored and who so easily tossed me aside based on co-workers jealousies and pettiness. I recovered, but it took some time to regroup. And, as always, I rose to the challenge ahead of me. I have once again made a new start.

There's so much division in the world but this weekend, I have friends that I have made my family coming from both coasts to celebrate something that is shocking to them as well. I am becoming a Sadie. And, if you don't know what that refers to, then your gay card needs to be examined.

The darkness of this room will be light soon. The day will get started, the weekend will commence and a new page will be written. If you've read the pages so far, just wait for the new chapters. If my past is anything like my future, there's a lot of adventure ahead for us all.