Four years ago today, I walked down the aisle to meet my best friend and start a life as husband and wife. If someone would've asked me 13 years ago who I planned to spend the rest of my life with, Nathan probably would not have been that individual. Neither one of us dated each other in hopes of it ending in "I do!" Just ask Nathan... We were both high school students with goals and dating just to date. Or, that is what we thought...
The longer we dated, the more open we became with each other and Nathan soon became my best friend. I felt that he would listen to what I had to say without judging me, and at the time, that is just what I needed. And, I was there for him in the same way. Then, it came time for college. We didn't go to the same college, so our moto became, "If it is meant to be, then it'll be." It wasn't easy, especially at the end when we were 4 1/2 hours away from each other, but we made it.
I never in a million years thought I would find my soulmate in high school, but that is exactly what God had planned for me.
Today, I want to take a look back at where it all began... And, I know I am giving a few individuals (I won't name any names) ammo with all of these old pictures, but you only live once. ; )
April 25, 1998
(Prom: the first dance that we ever went to together.)
Fall 2001
(Man, look at my hair! I told y'all I have gone through many hair stages.)
Summer 2002 (I think)
(Isn't it sad when you know the year by your hairstyle?)
Valentine's Day 2004
May 2005
(My college graduation party at my house!)
October 2005
(We caught the bouquet and garter at Keith & April's wedding.)
September 2006
(I am sure you know where we are...a football game!)
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever." ~ Noah, The Notebook
Four years ago today, I walked down the aisle to meet my best friend and start a life as husband and wife. If someone would've asked me 13 years ago who I planned to spend the rest of my life with, Nathan probably would not have been that individual. Neither one of us dated each other in hopes of it ending in "I do!" Just ask Nathan... We were both high school students with goals and dating just to date. Or, that is what we thought...The longer we dated, the more open we became with each other and Nathan soon became my best friend. I felt that he would listen to what I had to say without judging me, and at the time, that is just what I needed. And, I was there for him in the same way. Then, it came time for college. We didn't go to the same college, so our moto became, "If it is meant to be, then it'll be." It wasn't easy, especially at the end when we were 4 1/2 hours away from each other, but we made it.
I never in a million years thought I would find my soulmate in high school, but that is exactly what God had planned for me.
Today, I want to take a look back at where it all began... And, I know I am giving a few individuals (I won't name any names) ammo with all of these old pictures, but you only live once. ; )
April 25, 1998
(Prom: the first dance that we ever went to together.)
Fall 2001
(Man, look at my hair! I told y'all I have gone through many hair stages.)
Summer 2002 (I think)
(Isn't it sad when you know the year by your hairstyle?)
Valentine's Day 2004
May 2005
(My college graduation party at my house!)
October 2005
(We caught the bouquet and garter at Keith & April's wedding.)
September 2006
(I am sure you know where we are...a football game!)
"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever." ~ Noah, The Notebook
Love looking at these pictures! I can't believe how long you guys have been together & what a beautiful life & daughter you two have created!
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