There’s something different about this guy. I knew that from the beginning. It wasn’t just because he noticed me or talked to me. That helped though, because others at work generally ignored the quiet intern in the corner. Who is this guy who seemed to know more about me than I knew about him? And why was he so cheerful and quick to laugh? Life is serious business, you know.
As we chatted for over an hour after work, I saw his faith in God, his joy and excitement for life, his confidence. I discovered his geeky side as he talked to my dad. He wouldn’t talk much about himself, but I quickly discovered that he was very perceptive and intelligent. I didn’t know why he took an interest in me but I began to look forward to our conversations. I always appreciated hearing his perspective on things.
I would never have believed then that we’d be married only three and a half years later. I knew that one day I wanted to marry a man like him. Our values, interests, and sense of humor were similar. He was very smart but not too geeky, he was compassionate and generous, he could be as stubborn as me, and he often challenged me. We became good friends, but we weren’t more than friends.
After I started college, we stayed in touch, and our friendship developed over the next few years. He interested me, he amused me, and he exasperated me. I slowly began to wish for more than just friendship with him. There was no one else who listened or understood me so well.
Sometimes I trusted that when the time was right, I would find the right guy to marry. Sometimes I knew that Jeremy was the right guy. Sometimes I told myself that he wasn’t.
After a long, long, long, time (and perhaps some unsolicited urging from friends) we finally both saw that we were great for each other, and a romantic relationship slowly budded from our friendship. A year together passed so quickly as we enjoyed countless good times together and made it through many struggles.
Here we are today, committed to each other and preparing to take this important step in our relationship. I pray that God will continue to bless us and help us grow closer to each other and to Him as we begin this new chapter of our lives.
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