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Babs RN · 2 years ago

I love you, too.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Glad you guys allowed us to be part of the moment :)

Gay_Cynic · 2 years ago

I'm very happy for you both! I hope things continue to go splendiferously for you :)

Kiki B. · 2 years ago

Congratulations, you two! I'm so happy for you both. I was wondering if the flirting that was so obvious between you two was real. *smile* Glad for both of you that it is. Thank you for sharing with us.

lainy · 2 years ago

Thats just the sweetest thing I've heard in a long time.< />< />Thanks for sharing and good luck to both of you. :)

Marko · 2 years ago

Awwwwwwwwww.< />< />See? Sometimes good things happen to good people.< />< />Congratulations, you two.

MarlaQuack · 2 years ago

YEA!!!< />< />I thought it was so sweet when you guys shared the same story. I'm truly happy for you too. Both of you have a great sense of humor. < />< />Congratulations!

Bubblewench · 2 years ago

That's awesome. All the best to you both.

WR Olsen · 2 years ago

Communications is everything, and open talks, backrubs, long hugs and snuggles are what make a relationship worthwhile. Keep up the good work keep us (your readers) in the loop.

Pokerwolf · 2 years ago

Totally awesome. It's amazing what computers, the Internet, and blogs can do, isn't it?< />< />Thanks for sharing, you two.

Todd · 2 years ago

*sniff* Ain't that just the sweetest!

Sailorcurt · 2 years ago

You brought tears to the eyes of this old, broken down, biker, sailor, curmudgeon.< />< />Thanks.< />< />I'd wish you good luck, but a lasting relationship requires more than luck. It's hard work. But well worth it.< />< />Congrats to you both for finding each other.

farmgirl · 2 years ago

The only thing I can think of that seems appropriate is an old Irish blessing, and this is for both of you:< />< />May the road rise up to meet you,< />May the wind always be at your back,< />And may the Lord hold you in the palm of his hand.< />< />Best wishes, guys, and here's a preemptive demand for wedding pictures! :P

Jay G · 2 years ago

[a la Monty Burns] Eeeeexcellent.< />< />Great news all around. Couldn't happen to nicer folk. < />< />:)

Mike · 2 years ago

Congratulations to you both. I'm glad you never stopped believing.

Fran · 2 years ago

I had a feeling......< />< />Congratulations!

Old NFO · 2 years ago

CONGRATS!!!!! :-)

Tam · 2 years ago

I'd make a smartass remark, but my eyes are all leaky and stuff.< />< />There must be a lot of dust in the air here, or something.

RugbyGirlMD · 2 years ago

Happy Happy!< />< />Old medics can learn new tricks.< />Mine did.< />And so can the rest of us.< />< />All the best to you both.

wordwitch · 2 years ago

Wow. Here's hoping your love for each other grows, blossoms, and makes all the past hurts fade into non-being.< />< />Blessed be to both of you.< />< />Wordwitch

LL · 2 years ago

Ya'll are so sweet.< />< />Hugs to both of youse!!

BobG · 2 years ago

Thank you for sharing this with us. Good luck, and my best wishes for both of you.

David · 2 years ago

congratulation!

Omnibus Driver · 2 years ago

Couldn't happen to two more special people. I'm so pleased for you both!

Pseudo_Doctor · 2 years ago

I'm happy for you AD...hope things continue to go well

LB · 2 years ago

Wow that just rocks! Way to go AD, you got yourself a good one!

Jules · 2 years ago

WOW..congratulation!

juliec · 2 years ago

I'd jump up and do a happy dance for you both, but I suddenly find I need a kleenex...< />< />Congrats, AD & Babs!

knitalot3 · 2 years ago

That is awesome! I'm so happy for you guys. You both deserve someone special.

Divemedic · 2 years ago

So THAT is what you need to do to get some linkage from AD.< />< />Just kidding. (That is MY defense. See?)

phlegmfatale · 2 years ago

You know, on that radio interview, I heard your clever, witty banter--you with your lightning wit and her with that soft Southern accent and wry insight-- and I thought "something sparky is happening there. Or SHOULD be." Congratulations to you both.

Squeaky Wheel · 2 years ago

Woo-hoo! I knew it! :-D< />< />Congrats, you guys!

GalacticallyStupid · 2 years ago

I'll give it a year, at the most.

Babs RN · 2 years ago

kidding... :P

Ambulance Driver · 2 years ago

: Damn, you're such a sunny person,full of joy and fluffy bunnies and happiness. Whenever I read your blog, I hear The Carpenters playing in my head.< />< />That's why you're in my blogroll - because of the joy you bring. Really.

Mark · 2 years ago

Does this mean I get Kudos?

Clarinazi · 2 years ago

I normally just lurk on both your blogs, but this deserves stated congratulations. I'm so happy for you both!

Bob@thenest · 2 years ago

Well, AD, you set a record in my book -- first time I ever got partway through a reading and wanted terribly to skip to the bottom because I just HAD to know immediately!< />< />Congrats.

CrankyProf · 2 years ago

Warm fuzzy hugs to both, and may blessings for continued happiness!

Chris in SE TX · 2 years ago

Congratulations, to both of you!< />< />Now, is either of you planning to move? Kind of hard to snuggle over the net, don't ya know?< />< />Oh, and y'all don't hold your breaths for any wedding PICTURES. AD is about as elusive as LawDog!< />< />Seriously, AD, congratulations. Hope it works out great. Don't forget to put in the hard work you've learned it takes. BTW, are you coming to the EMS conference in Houston?

The Lily · 2 years ago

SHMOOPIE! I am so happy for you both. That was a precious story.

DW · 2 years ago

God love you both! < />I'm as happy about this as if you were MY children.

SK · 2 years ago

Best wishes to you both! What a wonderful story...

SpeakerTweaker · 2 years ago

Well, I'll be damned. That's about the best thing I've heard since I started blogging! < />< />Congratulations to you both. May you love one another eternally...< />< />... and stop in South Texas for drinks!< />< />< />< />tweaker

The Raving Prophet · 2 years ago

Congrats to you both. And I mean that.< />< />It's such a thrill to open yourself up to someone else and find that everything is mutual. It's also about the most terrifying thing I've yet done.< />< />But, and I just have to ask this, will you two be running afoul of any regulations regarding legal limits of snark in a given place?

Queen of Dysfunction · 2 years ago

Holy crap! That's awesome!< />< />Glad to hear it.

Medic 61 · 2 years ago

That's one of the best things I've read in a long time. I'm really happy for you both :)

Flo · 2 years ago

Congratulations!

Ericka · 2 years ago

Your other posts have made me tear, yes, but this one made me smile, and cry and cheer all at the same time! I found her blog through yours and haven't put either down since. I'm so damned happy for you two.

Brandon · 2 years ago

Congrats & Best of Luck to you both.

Medicmarch. · 2 years ago

Hooray Lovin. Just remember, Babs, NO MEANS NO! AD is a delicate flower and I will not hear of him being molested.< />< />-MM

Spook, RN · 2 years ago

"Hope springs eternal.< />And love, not time, heals all wounds".< />< />Congrats you two! Wishing y'all nothing but the very best! :-)< />< />- Spook

LabRat · 2 years ago

. Seriously. I'd wondered. :)

Mr. Fixit · 2 years ago

Dude!< />< />That's great!< />< />So, does that mean there's a blog-sister-in-law coming?

pixie.dust · 2 years ago

I met my husband online ... I even enticed him to move 1,900 miles to live with me. :) We joke that I'm the person who can find anything online -- including a good husband! :D I love these kinds of stories because I can totally relate. I think Michael and I may have even said "I love you" before meeting in person, and it didn't feel weird or wrong at all. < />< />So happy for you both! :) Thanks for sharing it with everyone.

skywriter · 2 years ago

Wow - you get the old tears going here. . thanks for making me believe that this sort of thing absolutely happens to real people. < />< />There's hope for the rest of us.< />< />Best to you both. . you are a couple of the finest.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Great! Thanks AD, you have with this single post made me appear insensitive, unromantic and out of touch with my feelings. Damn it!< />< />Whatever happened to the good old days when we could declare our affection and undying love for women by beating up people who disrespected them? When you could express your feelings by turning up a love song on the radio, pointing at them winking adn then hoisitng your beer in celebration of their beauty and your passion for them?< />< />Now we have to share our feelings and inadequacies! Talk about our subterfuges and personal quirks and God help us our wounds!< />< />Damn it man you have done great damage with this honest self analytical, declaration of emotion!< />< />Oh, and Congratulations! I'm very happy for you both.< />< />Damn!

Mugwug · 2 years ago

Congratulations to both of you!< />< />Um, this sort of thing isn't going to take away from your blogging is it?< />< />-GRIN-

RT · 2 years ago

Congratulations!< />< />Taking that risk is hard, but sometimes it pays off, as you two so aptly prove. :)< />< />I'm going to go back to crying, now.

Amanda · 2 years ago

I am just thrilled for both of you :)))

Ambulance Driver · 2 years ago

"BTW, are you coming to the EMS conference in Houston?"< />< />Chris, I will be giving several talks at the Texas EMS Conference in Houston in November. < />< />So hear that Speakertweaker, Mai, Shooter and the rest of the Houston bunch? I'm coming to your neck of the woods. ;)

Brandon · 2 years ago

Aww. I'm happy for you guys! I've always believed that the person who can see through all the bullshit is the person one should cling to. My wife sees clean through all the crap I shovel, and has stuck with me anyway.

Walrilla · 2 years ago

This is great news! Congratulations, and thank you for sharing this with us.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Congratulations :) good luck to the both of you

EMSMutt · 2 years ago

Damn fine work, AD< />< />Behind every good man there should be a great women cattle prodding him into not clipping his toenails in bed.

Kate · 2 years ago

It's about time! Congratulations!!!!

Chuck@PodunkOutpost · 2 years ago

Wow..!!! Miss two days of reading and the whole blog world changes...< />< />Congrats and Best Wishes...

Wyatt Earp · 2 years ago

Congratulations to you both! And, AD, she's a hottie! Hubba, hubba!

RT/Medic · 2 years ago

yeah it was quite the moving story. they deserve to be happy, most of us in EMS have a mask we hide behind. I know I do you see some much hurt at work and then you get it at home to you need to find a way to cope. I use laughter alot too. I how AD and Babs all the happiness in the world :)< />Maybe one day will we all find ours. :) you got to have hope< />May the gods of EMS and the ED shine all ther worlds happiness to you two < />RT/medic

Nancy · 2 years ago

Congratulations to both of you brave, loving people. I'm glad you found each other.

Griffin3 · 2 years ago

Congratulations! Just remember, it's going to be you two against the world ... if you are every enlisting the rest of the world against your mate, you are not following the Right Path.< />< />Keep saying what you really mean,< />< />--long-time lurker

Larry · 2 years ago

I'm insanely jealous.< />Or at least I would be if I wasn't happily married.< />I know I'm happily married because she told me I was.< />Now I'm off to enjoy my diabetic coma. All the sweetness here has really gotten to me.< />Congrats!

WesternNewYorker · 2 years ago

Damnit AD. You got me again. *sniff*< />May your days together be many.< />May your nights be warm ;) < />May the good lord bless, and keep you all of your days, and may you both be in heaven 30 minutes before the devil knows your dead.

Nurse K · 2 years ago

yeah, but does she know you're not a nurse? heh.

Babs RN · 2 years ago

this one. ;)

U.P. Medic · 2 years ago

Congrats to both of you!

born_yesterday · 2 years ago

Congrats to my fave author...well next to Vonnegut :) different genres ya know

Nurse K · 2 years ago

< />< />For the record, too...I'm totally sitting here waiting for one of you to email me with some of the details of your romance. Tum te tum. [whistling]. Your blog posts are too vague for my tastes. It's just me. You can tell 'ol Nurse K. Sure, it's none of my business, but let's just ignore that shall we?< />< />Good luck with the distance thing. I found one that I love(d) online too (through the old blog), but stupid distance, stupid, stupid distance! ARGH.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Bra-VO!< />< />And, erm...< />< />Bra-VA as well!< />< />Way to go, you lucky sap.< />< />=o )< />< />DD

Ambulance Driver · 2 years ago

in the same sentence as Kurt Vonnegut is more compliment than this feeble brain can process.

Mama Mia · 2 years ago

Excellent. Simply excellent. :)

Matt G · 2 years ago

partner was the last to know! [/girl's pitch]

John · 2 years ago

AD and Babs< />< />May God bless you with bonds that cannot be broken by human hands!!< />< />Love to you two!!!!!< />< />John

Strings · 2 years ago

Thought there might be something goin' on there...< />< /> Congrats AD. And Babs... you have the sympathy of most here, I'm thinkin'... ;)< />< /> Oh... IF y'all ever tie the knot, I'll supply the meade (I'll explain that on my blog)...

Christina · 2 years ago

Wow, what a surprise...NOT! :)< />< />Congrats to both of you, you deserve nothing but happiness and love.< />Always remember how lucky and blessed you are!

Hammer · 2 years ago

Congrats! You deserve some happiness. < />< />I wish you guys the very best!

Cybrludite · 2 years ago

Congrats to both of you as well. Likewise, best of luck with the distance thing & I hope y'all get that sorted out quickly.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

~singing in my best elementary school voice~ "AD's got a girlfriend..."< />< />Congrats! I hope things only continue to get better for you two. I've been a fan since I found you through LawDog quite some time ago, and feel like I know you from reading your book, and your on-line writings. Best wishes! < />< />- James

Don Gwinn · 2 years ago

My guess goes like this:< />< />AD and Babs are emailing back and forth, snarking about Matt not getting his part of the project done. Each realizes that here is a worthy partner/opponent in snark. They switch to instant messaging, then to the phone, all the while mercilessly flaying Matt, who is still not finished with his part.< />< />After a few weeks, they decide that it's time to meet face-to-face and find out if the snark can be as perfect as it seems. They meet at a favorite restaurant, but there's an unexpected wait for a table. They chat about small things, the weather, politics, and conversation trails off. The moments pass, and both are beginning to wonder whether they made a mistake. It's an uncomfortable silence, and the wait for the table seems interminable. Staring at the hostess is not speeding things up, but they're both trying. < />"Who runs this place, Matt?"< />AD meant to say it, but he heard it. Babs is wondering whether she said it out loud at all--it didn't sound like her voice. . . . and that's when they turned to face each other, their eyes met, and they realized that they had achieved perfectly synchronized snark.< />< />It was love.< />< />(Postscript: Nine months later . . . you guessed it . . . . Matt sent the lovebirds his third of the project.)

cardiogirl · 2 years ago

This is like the Ross and Rachel relationship on "Friends" -- everyone hopes they'll get together and stay together. < />< />And after some bumps in the road, they live happily ever after.< />< />Congratulations!

Forlorn Boater · 2 years ago

Wonderful! I'm very happy for both of you.

farmgirl · 2 years ago

Yeah, that last one sounded snarky once I'd read it so lets rephrase just a tad so that it doesn't sound like I'm being an attention whore (which, come to think of it, I actually *am* but I wouldn't want people to think that now would I?)< />< />Now I know why people aren't commenting on my fantastic story, they're all here congratulating ya'll! You're stealing my limelight! Or at least I'm failing at stealing yours! Woe is me!!!!< />< />< / drama queen >< />< />Seriously... I'm in awe of the number of comments this is getting. Not that ya'll don't deserve it, but yeesh if you guys invited everyone on the blogosphere to your (as yet unannounced) wedding you'd have to hold it at Coors Field!

Sabra · 2 years ago

I am late getting in on this, but I can't let it go without adding my congratulations as well.< />< />Best wishes to you both!

Seth · 2 years ago

I enjoy your blog AD, and I can sympathize with the difficulties of finding that special someone...best of luck to both of you!

Matt G · 2 years ago

Dang, folks! They just announced their love. < />< />Y'all are already planning their nuptuals?!?< />< />Give 'em a chance to breathe... to DATE! < />< />As it is, now they'll be able to rendevous for lunch at the Iron Skillet somewhere outside of Pensacola, without having a couple of truckers speculate in whispers behind their menues as to whether Babs and AD are dating.

born_yesterday · 2 years ago

AD, you took my compliment exactly as i intended. < />Congrats again on being happy.

robin · 2 years ago

Good on ya both.< />< />(Babs rn score of 5 for love on her 'recent' rate my life post now makes sense...http://justme30453.blogspot.com/2007/08/yeppers.html)< />< />Hope you will both get to spend many many happy moments together.< />Robin

farmgirl · 2 years ago

Aw Matt, can't you see it? The bride in white, the groom in navy blue... scrubs and uniform, that is. < />< />Thousands of screaming fans doing the wave as the officiant echoes through the stadium...< />< />"Are you ready for a WEDDING!!!"

Dirk · 2 years ago

Like I said on Babs' blog, awesome! And I had another thought - I was listening to my mp3 player, and REO Speedwagon's "I Can't Fight This Feeling" came up. (Yeah, I was a teen when it came out, so I like music from "back then." < />< />Seems fitting for y'all.

Loving Annie · 2 years ago

Holy moly !!!! well, good for you, AD ! I am very proud of you for learning, and very happy for you that you have found someone who makes you happy :)< />< />Genuinely, (EVEN IF i AM A LITTLE JEALOUS)< />< />Loving Annie

Susan RN · 2 years ago

This is the cutest thing ever! Thanks for sharing it with us. < />< />Good for you both!

Anonymous · 2 years ago

IknewitIknewitIknewitHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!< />< />Well played, AD. Well played.< />< />All the best to both of you, from someone who's been there.

Scott · 2 years ago

AD,< />< />You lucky feller! I'm very happy for you! See, Boy's comedy on the internet and awesome "trauma junkie"ness can reel in Girl even better than eHarmony.< />< />I'm glad you didn't kill the guy!< />< />Does your daughter know you have a new girlfriend?

RobC · 2 years ago

Been reading your blog a while AD, now I have another to read!< />Keep that communication going and the friendship strong. Love needs Friendship to build on and you two seem to have found that secret.< />This old coot is very happy that two fine people have found each other.

JeRRTep · 2 years ago

awe...what can i say that hasn't already been said? Today was a teary eyed day for me BEFORE I read your blog ...everyone deserves happiness in their lives..the time is now for the both of you and I'm so very happy for you! Congrats!< />yay!!!!< />kT< />another great smilin jeep day!!!

Gabby · 2 years ago

WOOOHOOOO and good for you both!

_Jon · 2 years ago

It is tough to get rid of that mask, dude. I haven't done it yet. Try as I may, try as I may...< />< />'grats

Eilthireach · 2 years ago

AD,< />< />I've been reading your blog for a while now - bought the book, read that in one sitting. You're quite the special person.< />A crowd of people, myself included, have hoped for your happiness. Congratulations - you both deserve this.< />Gu math fada beò sibh, agus ceò as ur taigh. (Loosely, long may you live together, and long may your hearth have warmth).< />< />PS - the mask thing? You might be surprised how many people saw behind it....

Mark · 2 years ago

*GRIN*< />< />Chalk one up for the powers of Good. Really know what you mean about the wiseass shielding, AD... damn, enough wittering. WELL DONE both of you!

Adam · 2 years ago

I ended up here just browsing blogs, and now I know why:< />< />What an absolutely fantastic post! < />< />It gives me such hope since I am "BOY"... exactly. Complete with the SOMEONE and the SOMEONE ELSE. I just haven't gotten to the point I have met GIRL yet.< />< />It's great stories like this can have a happy ending.< />< />Thank you very much for sharing, and best of luck to both of you!

Bob · 2 years ago

May God continue to bless you both, as you have blessed so many others.

Jean · 2 years ago

Wonderful news! Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life.

Anonymous · 2 years ago

Cool. Very cool. Best of luck in the future.< />< />Mike

Alexis · 2 years ago

and who said romance was dead? clearly, they're reading the wrong blogs.< />< />congrats :)

night lightning woman · 2 years ago

Congratulations on your most joyous news. Blessings on you both.< />Best friends, kisses that sizzle and laughter in the same places. Just doesn't get better.

Ali · 2 years ago

Congrats to both of you. There is hope for the rest of us yet. :)

Sandy G. · 2 years ago

Congratulations AD and Babs! < />< />~Sandy G.

Melodee · 2 years ago

Awwwww, you guys just warm the cockles of my heart. I'm happy for the two of you! It sounds like you fulfill the requirement I tell my three daughters about finding their "someone." That is "does he make YOU a better YOU? Does he help you to become the best YOU you can be?"

NurseBrite-ize · 2 years ago

congratulations and best wishes to you both! I agree with Babs on the paramedic comment - I found myself a great paramedic as well - he's my husband and best friend!

Krimpet · 2 years ago

I've been away so I haven't been around much. I'm just now reading the news. < />< />Your post moved me to tears. Thank you so much for sharing a part of your lives.< />< />I wish you all the best. Enjoy each other and enjoy your happiness.

"gunner" · 2 years ago

AD and babs, i'm a little late joining the chorus of well wishers, but i went on my last blind date almost 41 years ago. we'll be celebrating that 41st anniversary in december, still together. we wish you at least the same luck and more.< />"gunner"< />and< />"gunner's mate"

Jay · 2 years ago

This may be the coolest thing since Deb and I got together through our blogs. Congratulations!

The little tech that does... · 1 year ago

What a great story! Also gives me hope as I see quite a bit of myself in that post(as in hiding behind the humor). Best wishes!

The little tech that does... · 1 year ago

What a great story! Also gives me hope as I see quite a bit of myself in that post(as in hiding behind the humor). Best wishes!