Sometimes

Being far away is the best thing

but most of the time it is just a nightmare.

You don't get to see the person you love, 

you don't get to hold them when they need it

and you don't have the same sense of security that you do when you are with them.

But on the other hand

you become closer.

Distance makes the heart grow fonder

(or at least that's what I hear)

In my case, it makes me enjoy the time I get with Tyler that much more special.

I only get to see him for about 10 days every couple of months

but those days are some of the best I have ever had.

It is such a thrill to plan a trip out to see him or for him to be able to come here for a while,

the past couple of times we have done both.

In December, he flew here for 2 weeks to visit his family and me for Christmas

and then we flew back to Illinois and I stayed there for 2 weeks.

In May, I flew there for 4.5 days for his birthday and to see him graduate from college

and he came back to California for 5 days.

It's not easy being this far apart,

but I know it's worth it

because Tyler's worth it.

He is worth everything that I do to better myself

and our relationship.

He's worth the wait of time between when I get to be in his arms

and hear his laugh

and be face to face.

Tyler is worth everything to me.

:)