our love story

Our love story may be different from others; we may have skipped over some chapters, and we might have moved things around a bit but it’s still my favorite story to read.

From HIS view: We met at a party and from the time I laid my eyes on you I knew you were the one for me. Your smile lit up the room, your humor had me intrigued and just your overall personality. You were kind of shy when I first said hello to you but as we talked the more you opened up and we had a good time. Funny, the first time we hung out we went to Wawa and I told the lady at the cash register you were my wife, little did I know it would be destined to happen. We started to hang out more and more and feelings grew stronger and stronger. As time went on I built up the courage to tell you that I loved you. It was hard for me to open up and say these words so soon (like 1 month in), but I knew that you were something special. We started to bond like no other to where I couldn’t dare think of a time that I didn’t want to be around you or not speak to you, you truly are my everything. Our love was so strong for each other that we formed together and brought someone even more special into the world, our son. He is what kindles our fire when things are weary, I look at him and think about how much he is like you and it makes me smile to know I had a perfect son and future wife. Years passed by and I couldn’t wait another moment without being more than just a boyfriend, I needed something more meaningful. I got the courage up to ask for your beautiful hand in marriage, and you said… “YES”.

From HER view: We met at a party 8 years ago. He of course was the life of the party, his smile lit up the room and his humor had everyone laughing (I kept my laughs inside). We didn’t really get to know each other much until the following day. We spent the whole day watching funny movie after funny movie and just laughing. For being a stranger, I felt completely comfortable around him you would had thought we had been friends for a long time. We went for a wawa run for some snacks and of course he was making fun of me (what he does best) and made a joke about me wearing a ring. As we were checking out he told the cashier we were married and that I always deny it which made me laugh and of course feel embarrassed. A few months went by and we started hanging out more and more. We were at the same college at the time and wound up running into each other more and more. I felt extremely comfortable around him and everything was very natural. We eventually started dating, I think after a date at Red Lobster (one of his favorites). I never really dated someone for real before and hated all the mushy type stuff, flowers, notes, and all the love stuff, and John did all of those things. Funny thing is I didn’t hate even one of them anymore. It wasn’t long before he told me he loved me (yes HE said it first) and I said it right back. A year later we welcomed our amazing son into the world, and he completely changed us. He was and is perfect and has the best qualities we could give him plus some ones he has all on his own. Our life definitely changed that day, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. Fast forward a few years to my best friend’s ugly sweater party. As we stood in the garage and one by one stepped forward to be judged on how ugly our sweaters were, John stepped up last. As he did a little dance and I rolled my eyes he took off one sweater to reveal another that said “Will You Marry Me?”. It was adorable, and of course uncomfortable for the both of us because we hate those moments, but I loved it and said … “yeah I guess”, then “YES”. We got a puppy (we don’t always do things in the “right” order) and we then planned a wedding, which was then canceled. Next we planned another wedding, also canceled. Our third try at the wedding thing but our soon to be home having some delays made us decide to cancel that one. And now our fourth and final wedding is coming up and we cannot wait. Through all the mess, wedding changes, house troubles, world craziness, and everything in between I wouldn’t choose to go through any of it with anyone different. Although some of it was not fun… Covid sucks, SOON we will be in our very own home!