continued from [Part 1] and [Part 2] All my family ever heard about was “Kevin this” and “Kevin that.” Things really turned a corner when my birthday rolled around. Kevin woke up at 7:20 to meet me in the DC with a birthday card. So sweet. He left a note on my chemistry seminar door that say, “Happy Birthday, […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 2]
continued from [Part 1] Kevin and I had become good friends that first week on campus. He was a “local”–and a very smart one at that–so getting his help to find my way around campus, to edit my first college papers, and to tell me no one uses floppy disks anymore was much appreciated. He was super […]
The One with Our Love Story. [part 1]
I didn’t date. When I entered high school I knew I was joining the masses in their hormone-infused lifestyles. I had seen all the movies, watched all the shows. I knew what dating was all about, and frankly, I thought it was ridiculous.* Even as a 14 year old, I knew I didn’t want to date. […]
The One with the Mr. and Mrs.
We love to be together, him and me. No pretenses, no plans, the whole day free. Sometimes we talk. Sometimes we dream. Sometimes we argue a bit. But it’s always the best, even put to the test, when it’s just my husband and me. —- I have always said I’d rather be with the one […]
The One with the Letter of Love
The glory of God is a man fully alive. [St. Iranaeus] A letter of thanks. Dear Kevin, I think you know by now how wholly and passionately I love you. But, my husband, I truly believe without your incredible love for me, I wouldn’t have the capacity for such a love. God has given you […]
On Striving. and Holiness
Jesus says, I have loved you with an everlasting love. I have pulled you out of the mire and muck of your sin-laden life. I have redeemed you, dressed you in my purest garment, and written your name in the Book of Life. Never will I forget you or forsake you. Look at Israel. She […]
The One with 6 Years and Counting
Six years ago yesterday, I entered into my first ever dating relationship. Yes, that’s right, I was 19 years old before I started dating. I saved myself. I guarded my heart. And God truly blessed me. I married that man–the one with whom I shared my first kiss, the only one my heart has ever […]
The One with My Grandma’s Nuptials
Last Saturday, my Grams got married. Yep, you read that correctly. She was a truly beautiful bride. (I’m a bit jealous–she’s lost so much weight she’s now lighter than me! Go, Grams!) It was a beautiful weekend of celebration. Kevin ended up with a half day of subbing–meaning we could take off at 11am instead […]
On the Beauty of a Woman
Jesus says, “I created you. I had a plan and a purpose for you life even before you were a dream in your parents’ subconscious. You are beautiful. You are wonderfully made. I knit you together, stitch by stitch, placing every limb, every bone, every organ, exactly where I wanted them. I make no mistakes. […]