How I knew she was the one

Today marks my wedding anniversary.

I met my wife at college. When I saw her, some swooning orchestral music began to play and angels danced. The room turned bright pink and started to spin around whilst cupids shot their tiny bows in my direction. (Notice how smoothly I dropped a KJV bomb in that last sentence--whilst).

Nah, actually it wasn’t like that at all. Here’s what really happened:

We were at a retreat and she caught my eye. So I did what every good Christian playah would do: I figured out where she was sitting and sat my Bible next to her seat. Then, after she sat down, I came in with my most innocent “nice guy” look and sat down next to her (swagger like Mark Wahlberg, innocence of Seth Rogan). I must admit, It was one of my best all time moves. But as soon as I sat down, she grabbed her stuff and moved seats. Ouch! Male ego taken down several notches.

But I wasn’t done yet. I had many other moves. I found out that she needed some help on a creative project, so I offered my assistance. As I colored in nametags with neon colored magic markers, I was sure she was wooed by my sensitive side. Then I pulled out the big guns. I “forgot” my sweater when I left.

Oh yea, that’s how I roll.

I pursued her like this for some time. She was still not as impressed with me, as I was enamored by her. Eventually my insecurity won out and I pressured her into making a “decision” about dating me. I gave her a little slip of paper and it said: “Do you like me? Circle Yes or No.” Well, not quite that bad, but it was that immature.

But I’m so glad she said yes.

I knew within weeks that this was someone that I could marry, and that was the critical difference from the other girls that I had dated. It wasn’t too long before could marry turned to should marry turned to must marry. We dated for about 2 years, got engaged, married, and lived happily ever after. Or something like that.

So how did I know she was the one for me? Well, I just knew. And I can’t imagine my life without her.

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