This week has been rough, but there were good days

I know this is a common theme in my entries here but this truly has been a difficult week. Work has been unrelenting for both of us but Gabe bears the physical burden so much more. He hurt his back and has been using Salonpas to try and mitigate the pain he feels and push on so he and his guys don't fall behind. We had our usual lunch date; I wanted to try out this new boba tea place that just opened a bit ago and go to the beach. These people made some absolutely delicious tea, albeit at a price. I very much just wanted to drink tea on the beach with my beloved and forget about the world for a bit. We haven't had more than a few peaceful moments together all week and I have to admit it's depressing and somewhat demoralizing to be apart from him, and I know he feels the same. He told me having me to come home to is all that gets him through weeks like this but I always wonder if I truly help as much as he says I do. I hope so, and am glad to do whatever It can for him. It's getting close to the third month of my pregnancy and I absolutely see a bump now. It's exciting but scary to think that in a few months there's going to be a tiny human being totally dependent on us and it somehow feels as if we're not prepared at all. We're having the wedding in July, and it's going to be very very simple; our familes are coming and that's it. Neither of us want a huge wedding or a lot of attention anyway so this makes a lot of sense. It's so hot outside, I need to make a new batch of ice cream. I'm trying to focus on the good in our lives, because there's a lot of it honestly, but also because he needs me to be strong for him and be his rock. He needs my support as much as I need his, you know? I absolutely love that about us; we're always there for each other and can count on each other. A friend of mine asked me when I knew I loved Gabe and it was simple; I couldn't wait to see him and felt completely safe with him. That was a huge deal for me, believe me. The fact that the main source of peace and happiness in our lives is each other speaks volumes. I guess that's it for now.