Meet the parents

Yesterday I spent Easter with RedSox's family. I figured church to lunch and back to studying.

It turned into an all-day affair, but it was fantastic and MUCH needed.

Right before the church service I had minor chest pains of nerves. I had already met his dad. Nothing special, just quick hellos at sox and celtics games. Now I was meeting the entire family... i'm talking cousins, aunt, uncles, grandparents.

I don't know if any family could have made me feel more welcome. His mom is EXACTLY like my mom, the sweet little old lady whom everyone loves. His dad has the presence of Tony Soprano, but is really a gentle person. His sister was very outgoing and friendly, as were everyone else. His grandpa was the cutest old man ever. He was pretty much blind, but so sweet and nice. He kinda sat by himself most of the time because he has slowed down quite a bit at 93 years old, but I could tell he was happy to just have his family around.

Nobody questioned our relationship. I find that odd, because I was very much expecting, "sooooo... how did you meet?" To which I would have to pause as my mind said craigslist, but my mouth said "At a redsox game."

Just a sidenote tip for anyone who is nervous/embarrassed about admitting to internet dating: Saying you met at a bar, restaurant, coffee shop, park or wherever you ACTUALLY did meet in person for the first time is NOT a lie ;)

The meal took all day because each course required time to eat and chat. Then one had to walk around a bit and exercise it off. We "kids" went off to play Nintendo wii. (I now officially must have one). At the end of the day, I was shocked to find out it was almost 8pm.

RedSox asked me if I was staying over, and as much as I wanted to I had to face the reality of back to studying. I am feeling much better about school, though, thanks to yesterday. There is a certain reassurance I feel when I get the support of Christians. My life is entirely faith-based, but I'm only human and it's very difficult to let God handle things when I want to be in control.

His mother, father and family made it clear that it's ok... much in the same way my family would... except better.

I'm off to school now, and as for RedSox... I am looking forward to the future.