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Four years ago today I was in a new group, oblivious to him and all he'd change.

Four years ago today I was at the beginning of a short holiday, unaware of the long journey I was starting.

Four years ago today I'd only been across the border to Poland once, knew nothing of the culture, never consciously heard the language.

Four years ago today I was happy living in Belgium, collecting experiences and friends, with no desire to start again, no need to discover another world.

Four years ago today I thought it was a normal day, not realising the days that followed would be different. Transformed.

Four years ago today if you'd told me I'd just met my future husband, I'd have laughed in your face.

Now I can only smile.