Happy 18th Anniversary

We met in the library at Furman. I was in there studying intensely (in case my mom and dad are reading this!!) and he came in with a couple of his buddies.

I had seen him play basketball games and thought many times how incredibly cute he was, but was quickly reminded by friends that he was taken. So that was the end of that.

That night in the library, there was an official introduction and some small talk. Some how it came up about what his dad did for a living. He said he was a baptist preacher.

I mean, how much better could he get..handsome and son of a baptist preacher. Oh yes, but still taken. So again that was the end of that.

Many months later we had a class together. It was basketball season and he missed a lot of classes while they were on the road, so we would study together to help him get what he missed.(I am sure it took a lot of persuasion on his part).

Eventually, following much mocking by my room mates after he left my apartment ("Oh Joey! You're so funny! he, he, he") I finally admitted that I had a crush. How could I not? He was sweet, kind, funny, thoughtful,generous, easy to talk to,unselfish, smart and have I mentioned extremely cute...

Oh and don't let me forget,suddenly available.

We soon started dating. Fast forward 20 years and I am still incredibly in love with this man. I wasn't wrong those nights in my apartment...he really was and is still all that -sweet, kind, funny, thoughtful, generous, easy to talk to, unselfish, smart and unbelievably handsome -and have I brought up the great looking thing!!

I cannot put into words what a blessing he has been to my life. Guys like him are a rare find. He loves the Lord with all his heart and desires to live a life that honors Him. He is committed to his family and never puts his needs or desires above ours. He is really just a wonderful man.

And regarding J2's statement that night we met about his dad,the baptist minister,Rev. B...it was all just a trick to impress a girl in the library.

Guess it worked!!