How on earth did I get so lucky? I have been asking myself this all week. She amazes me in every way. I'll admit I have been taking it easier on her the last couple days during our trainings - but, I cannot fathom actually hurting her. It's been a difficult cascade of emotions for me because I want her to be able to defend herself but I also want to be the one to protect her. I don't know exactly why I am feeling like this.... until it hits me. When we were in the ice bath earlier, I realized it then and I know in my heart its true. I love her. I do, she is not just a girl to me. She is Everything. The last couple weeks have taught me a lot. She is strong, independent, smart, agile, quick, funny, she squints her nose when she is upset or disgusted by something. She lends a hand with the