If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. (I Corinthians 13:1)
Once again, it’s Marriage Monday over at Chrysalis and this month we’re blogging about a fun topic: “The Crazy Way We Met’. e-Mom has invited us to share stories about how we met our hubbies! What fun reading this will be for us all!
In September 1999, my friend and sorority sister Rhonda, told me that her husband had a cousin named JT who was new to the area and looking to meet people. Rhonda explained that JT was a Christian and was really hoping to meet a lovely, fun-loving Christian woman.
Rhonda thought JT and I would be a great match. She suggested that a double date along with she and her husband would be a great way for JT and me to meet. I explained to Rhonda that I was really not interested in a blind date but she convinced me that it would be fun and that a “walk on the wild side” would be good for me.
That night, as I got ready the 6:00 pm date, I told Valerie, my roommate at the time and my best friend, that I would be home by 8:00 pm. My plan was to chat cordially for a little while, enjoy a good dinner, get back home as soon as possible, and put the silliness of a blind date behind me.
Rhonda had already told me what JT looked like and what type of car he was driving. As I pulled into the restaurant parking lot, I saw the car Rhonda had described and spotted a man matching JT’s description getting out of it. I thought, “He’s pretty cute. Perhaps this won’t be such a bad night after all.”
The night turned out to be one of the greatest nights of my life! JT was shy and handsome, but also proved to be intelligent, insightful, and thoughtful. After Rhonda and her husband had gone, JT and I spent a long time chatting in the restaurant parking lot. We exchanged telephone numbers and promised to get in contact with one another soon.
That night, I returned to my apartment around 11:00 pm. Valerie didn’t even have to ask whether or not I’d had a good time. My face showed it all! After our first date, JT and I were inseparable! We dated for 3 years and married on August 17, 2002.
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awww sweet! what a great story!
I loved your “blind date” story! Sometimes our friends really do know who we would go well with. Aren’t you glad you took a ride on the wild side that night???
What a cute couple you are in your photo. And thanks for joining us for Marriage Monday, Andrea.
Hugs, e-Mom @ Chrysalis
So, blind dates can be good afterall! It was fun reading your love story. Thanks for sharing it.
May you continue to see the blessings of God in your life and marriage.
Praying God continues to bless you and your marriage!!
It was a pretty good night for me too. Love ya!
Hugs and kisses to you too Honey! Aren’t we sappy?!
Love at first site! I love it.
Lori
This is just a neat little story! God just had this so nicely planned out for you. I loved your precious, almost instant fairy-tale story, and your pictures are great! I’d like to search around your blog more. Thanks.
What a great love story! I really enjoyed reading it. That’s a very good picture of the two you. What a beautiful couple you are. No wonder your kids are so cute!
How fun! Isn’t it interesting how God has a different way of looking at things? We determine to do things a certain way and He just steps in and says,
“Wrong-o!” Ha Ha! That’s a wonderful story, thanks for sharing!
Connie
What a lovely story! Thanks for sharing.
Linda, thanks for visit and the beautiful compliments! My “dollies” are sweeties!
You two are a GORGEOUS couple!! Praise God for good friends like you had. Sometimes it works, sometimes God wants it to NOT be you that found the man. 🙂 God bless your marriage always!
I still remember the look on your face when you came home…………