Years ago, I read Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” for the first time. I loved it. The story of Anne Elliot struck a chord with me. There are so many things I could say about my love for the main character and for the story. But I was thinking just now of how overwhelmed I feel at the loss of love.
When I first ended the seven year courtship I had enjoyed with a very good looking young man, I was devastated (even though I knew it was the right decision). After what happened with Jack five years ago, I was crushed. Seeing Goldfinch return to Australia was a huge blow to me.
Like the dew on the mountain,
like the foam on the river,
like the bubble on the fountain,
thou art gone, and for ever!
– Walter Scott
But it has worked out. I am still friends with my teenage sweetheart. Goldfinch is still beloved friend. And as for Jack…well, a miracle occured. I am very cross with him for going abroad at a silly time though. I have experienced losses and gains…but all that matters is that love won the day. Love finds ways to reach out, even over chasms. Love is rather magnificent – don’t you think!
Caramel 
Oh absolutely!
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I am really pleased that things have worked out so well, even when a relationship has ended. I feel genuine love and appreciation for my teenage sweetheart Jammy (James), my Goldfinch and my Jack. The worst stage in my life was the years when I felt Jack despised me. He has brought me tremendous peace. The way things developed between us is a very unexpected bonus, but I have often said to him that the peace he gave me was immensely priceless to me.
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I hope you’ll be as happy together and my hubby and I
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