A co-worker had talked about Will for a year and a half before we finally met. He was either dating someone or freshly broken up (same person, just two break-ups). What is funny, is I had been visiting the same church he attended, for over a year.
I decided one Sunday to change the area I sat. As I headed to a different area, I spotted a seat. As I entered the aisle, I saw this blue eyed cutie that fit pretty close to the description of this fictional fella my friend had talked about for so long. I sat in the seat in front of him. We shook hands during the greet each other time. I decided near the end, that after the service, I would turn and introduce myself. And that is what I did.
Ha! He might of said he did not want to meet anyone, but he had! I went home and fell into my funk of how hard it was to meet a nice non-freak guy in this town!
A week later, as I sat down at church, my friend came and sat with me. The blue eyed cutie was there, a few rows away. After the service he approached and re-introduced himself. A few weeks later found us at a special Wednesday prayer service for the 9/11. We chatted a little after the service. Later he emailed a mutual acquaintance to ask me if he could have my number.
We went out the following weekend.
Two years after that, after a lot of sweet moments, a few fears of entering another marriage, we said "I do." While there are many stories that can be told, and probably will be through the course of this blog - the "I do" was the best!
We had a grand time with family and friends. Our wedding and reception was held at the old train depot, that has been converted into a museum and event center. But it held more meaning than that. My parents met on a train. My dad, a Marine, returning to base and my mom on her way to spend summer with her sister in Florida. This very depot is where my parents parted ways. But just a temporary parting . . .just until they married a year later.
(Ok, I left off the list last week one of the other hurdles with the ceremony - photographers. One became sick and the other's camera broke. So some of the pics are off and the color is not exactly right - BUT, I have pictures! And I think technology has given me the option to "fix" some of these that I love [actions maybe??]) Oh, and my dad was most likely saying something he thought funny - I get very few pictures of him that are not of him talking or making a face - hehe)
Will asked me the other day what I would like for our anniversary. What he doesn't know, is he already has given me my gift!
A husband to brag about.
A helpmate.
A best friend.
A happy marriage.
No further gift needed!
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19 comments:
Lovely wedding photos.
Great pictures:-)
Simply beautiful...
I just love this post. It really says it all about the 2 of you!
What wonderful photos and a gorgeous story! Thank you for the coming over to my site, your very kind words and the link...all much appreciated! Hx
Did ya'll have his and mine kids?
I guess I should read more, but its just easier to ask!
Great Pics!
Oh, my gosh that train depot story--be still my heart! You are a lovely couple. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful post!
You all have such kind comments! Thank you!
Glenda: Muwhaahahah! NO! hehe. The four are a plenty! I might post one day more about this, but the parenting part of the wonderful marriage has offered more challenges than one can imagine! We are counting down to a three month, childless, trip to Alaska!! Youngest is 12 . . . :)
What a lovely story! It certainly gives hope to single folks like me that there are some good guys out there and "the happily ever after" can still be a reality! :)
I love hearing stories of how husbands and wives met! Yours is great! Such cute photos, too!
Such a sweet story & great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Ahhhh! what a sweet story...you both look so happy!! I ♥ that! thanks for sharing!!
I hope the best friend part lasts for you. Love is the best luck. xx
just beautiful! congratulations!
BG
Hi,
Lovely wedding photos! This is amazing!! Welcome to my blog.. I am so glad I found your blog!
Very touching.
Keep that marriage strong -- it makes all of the difference.
Just perfect. You both are just stunning. So happy for you. And yes, the best is yet to come.
congrats and happy anniversary!
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