Ten years ago, I was getting ready to go to a cookout that some people from our new church had invited my family to. This wasn't just any family....this family had a son named Chad and he had been catching my eye since we had first met at church. Needless to say, I was pretty excited about going!
When we arrived, my mom and I headed upstairs to the kitchen, and my dad, brother and sister went around to the backyard. When I walked into the house, I was kind of bummed because I didn't see who I came to see! Little did I know that he was in the backyard and when he saw my dad, brother and sister walk up, he was bummed thinking that I had not come.
A little while later he made his way upstairs to the kitchen. I was sitting on the window seat eating chips and dip when I looked up and saw him. I was trying to hide my excitement and not act like a fool, all the while nudging my mom with my elbow trying to say "that's him, that's the guy I've been telling you about!"
We hung out that night as we ate dinner and then later walked to see fireworks. I knew as we walked that night that something was different...he was different....he was the one! I guess you could say the rest is history! We were inseparable from that time on. We got engaged the next September and married in December of the following year!
Chad, I wish I could put into words how much I love you and how much you mean to me. I know without a doubt that the Lord brought us together, He knew you were the man for me long before July 4, 1998. I am incredibly blessed to have you as my husband. You make me want to be a better person and a better wife. I love that you teach me new things, you make me laugh (all the time!), you pray for me, you encourage me, you surprise me, you challenge me, and so many other things. But most importantly, you love me unconditionally and I am so grateful for that!
I don't think that ten years ago we had any idea the things we would have gone through and the things that we would be facing right now. But I know that I don't want to face them with anyone else, and as we seek the Lord together, He will bring us through.
sweet, sweet story!! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, this is so sweet! What a special day to meet your future husband!
ReplyDeleteYou totally made me cry! I love the cookout story. Thanks for sharing. We love being a part of your lives! Love you both.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!! I loved reading this special story of how ya'll met! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Glad God brought you together too! :)
ReplyDeleteLove you friend!
Great fourth of July story - How blessed you both are! I loved reading this about how you met.
ReplyDeleteI must say, you all age very nicely!! You look exactly the same!! =) I can't believe it's been 10 years! I've always loved this story of your first date!!
ReplyDeleteAwwwwwww....that is a sweet love story! I do have to agree with threegirlygirls....... you both age very nicely! Hope you had an amazing July 4th!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Nicki -- you guys look exactly the same!! If you saw a pic of J and I from ten years ago, you could subtract about a hundred pounds total from today's look! :) Oh, to be young again!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! You guys are precious. I am praying for you. Yall have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteIn Christ,
Kara-Prov. 3:5-6
That was so sweet, Faith! Ya'll are such a cute couple. I love the picture of you from 10 years ago! You neither one have changed a bit!!
ReplyDeleteGod is so good to bring us just the right person to walk through life with! I know July 4th will always be extra special for you!! :)
That is such a sweet story! I'm thankful you shared it!
ReplyDeleteHi girl!! Love that story and that picture of you two cuties from 10 years ago!! Congrats on a great milestone. What a fun way to meet the love of your life! Thanks for sharing that! I hope you are having a great weekend Faith! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI remember this just like it was yesterday! Can't believe that it was 10 years ago! There is no question that God had each of you "set apart" for the other one! As I have told you many times before, if I could have hand-picked someone for you, it would have been Chad!
ReplyDeleteI love you both very much and could not be prouder of the fine young couple that ya'll are!
Mom
I loved reading this, Faith! You guys are the cutest couple! Don't you just stand back in amazement at how God brought you to your perfect match?!?! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you, sweet friend!
I love to hear how couples meet and fall for each other!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful love story you have! You are such a cute couple!
Then and now!
Faith,
ReplyDeleteThis post really touched me. The pic of you and your hubby 10 years ago is the sweetest thing!! God weaves the most beautiful tapestry in our lives through faithful, loving husbands. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your story ~~ Dawn
It's my first visit & that's just about the sweetest post!
ReplyDeleteI love a good love story.
I'll definitely be back.
AWWWW that was the sweetest! I got all teary eyed! Such a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteI love to hear the stories of how God brought couples together. I also love the comment from your mom. How do you keep from aging? I would like to know!
ReplyDeleteYou guys do look just the same, how sweet. And tell Chad, Great SS class!! He did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment you left, girl I really needed it.
What a sweet post Faith! I guess you could say there were definitely "sparks" since you met on July 4th ;)!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great story, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post and that is such a good picture of you two. Here's to the next ten years....plus many many more :)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet - ya'll are a perfect couple and what a great day to start a relationship!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have each other to lean on in the hard times - I pray it makes you closer and that your joy will be 25x greater when you get your dreams fulfilled. (and you will!)
What a sweet and honoring post to your husband!! I loved reading this and I remember having the same feelings each time I saw Bryan. I remember how my heart would race!!! I remember how excited I would get each time he called. Love is a beautiful thing!!
ReplyDelete