You could call it the Newlywed Syndrome, but I think we're passed that stage. I am simply in awe when I look back to the moment we met through the past four and a half years. We've been married for a year and seven months. Funny- that's how long we had been courting before he proposed. So here's our story- for those who have not heard it a million times before.
It was the day before I turned 20 and I was joining my BSM crew for the leadership retreat. I had heard there was this new guy from San Antonio College and his name was Larry. Immediately I had a picture of this fat, short dude in my mind and BOY was I WRONG! I saw this tall, dark haired guy who was nowhere near fat- very athletic actually. So I asked my friend Andy to introduce me. I figured that this was the Larry, but wasn't sure because of my preconcieved notions. So Andy intro's me and yep- that's Larry. The first thing I noticed about him was that he was a man of integrity (and he hadn't even opened his mouth yet!) The close second thing I noticed was WOWZAH!- He's cute! After the retreat I told myself that I had to get to know this guy better. So long story a little less long- we end up getting to know eachother because I had to wake him up every Monday morning at 5 so he wouldn't be late to the meetings (and yeah- I volunteered to do that). He had no clue that I had feelings for him and I didn't either until one night. It was the Saturday after my parents moved to North Carolina- the BSM had gone to the Chris Tomlin concert and that night I asked God to either do something with these feelings or take them away. So over the next few months I was distracted by another guy (no need to mention his name) and around February I came to the conclusion that it wouldn't work out between me and this guy- good thing. The BSM was planning to go to Mexico for Spring Break to do VBS and stuff and guess who was going too? Yep- Larry. A friend of mine was into Larry too and making THAT story a bit shorter- the result of that was Larry coming to me asking if there was something he had done to make her think that he was into her. I said well... no (and I didn't say that because I liked him) . And I thought that maybe he was thinking why would anyone be into him and I felt stupid because I was soooooo into him. So silly me- I opened my BIG mouth and said, "Well I had a huge crush on you... LAST semester." yeah I wasn't foolin' anyone. The Lord knew what He was doin'. So while in Mexico it hapenned that wherever he was I was and vice-versa- not on purpose though I promise- again the Lord knew what He was doing. So we had to write letters to everyone who went and his said to me "we'll talk when we get back to San Antonio." I was like what? So Longer story shorter... the Sunday after we get back we begin our exclusive relaitonship. He had never been in a relationship before and me- well I had a few under my belt and not so good. I was at the point where dating was not the way to go- I was in it to win it and apparently so was Larry. I left for two and a half months as a summer missionary to Oregon which was rough, and I missed Larry a LOT, but it strengthened our relationship. We didn't kiss eachother for the first time until 11 months into the relationship- which most people would've called us crazy. After a lot of waiting he asked my parents in March of 2006 if he could have me forever and after more waiting- He proposed on October 23rd, 2006 and we were married on June 9th, 2007. We found out we were having a baby on September 26th, and we welcomed our daughter on May 15th- four years and 3 days after we met. Whew!
So the reason I talk about him so much and look back on our journey is because it reminds me constantly of what we have. Sure it may get tough smetimes and we get frustrated, but we're in it to win it- we are partners, lovers, BEST friends, and a crazy couple FOR LIFE! Someone told me that you've gotta remember where you came from to know where you're going and here we are. I remember telling Larry that he was my best guy friend in the whole world and he still is. I am married to my best friend- CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! That's the way it's supposed to be right? :-D I knew that I wanted him in my life until the day I die and now I will (unless of course he dies first, but I hope Jesus come back before then.) So long story done- I am so glad that God gave me Larry to marry. :-D There's no other man more suited for the role of Husband. AND no other man who could be a better daddy to our little blessing! I LOVE YOU HONEY!
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