First date!

Six years ago today was my first date with my husband, Tim. What a wonderful ride the last six years have been. I'm more and more in love with my husband each day, and am continually thankful that God brought us together.

According to my husband, he stopped dead in his tracks the first time he ever saw me. No other woman had ever had that affect on him before, but, it took him over a year to actually start talking to me! As for me, I had always had a great respect for Tim, but really didn't know how to talk to him. Then one night, he taught our singles group when our pastor was out of town, and I just remember sitting there thinking, "why can't I find a man like him"? A month later we finally had our first "real" conversation, and I was immediately smitten. However, it would be another 3 months before he'd actually ask me out. Talk about torture!!!

Anyway, 6 years ago today, we met at Victory Field to watch an Indianapolis Indians baseball game. We didn't watch too much of the game, but I do remember that the Indians came back from 3 runs down in the last inning to win it. That was pretty exciting, but not nearly as exciting as talking to Tim! We had so much fun together that we were the last ones to leave the ballpark.

About a week and 3 dates later, I started having a meltdown. I didn't know how serious I could get with Tim because I didn't know if I could handle all the demands of his disability (he's been in a wheelchair for the past 15 years due to MD). I didn't know if I could handle those demands because I didn't even know what they would be. And, I certainly didn't want to break this guys' heart--he was (and still is) way too special to do that to him. I cried my heart out to God claiming that I didn't know if I should date him because I didn't know if I could marry him. God answered, "I'm not asking you to marry him--I'm asking you to date him". Well, I told God that I could do that! Within a month, I was begging God to let me marry Tim. Thankfully, God granted that request 8 months later.

Six years later, Tim still makes my heart smile. I am continually amazed by his faith in God and how that gives him true joy in this life. I am truly blessed to be able to serve him as his wife!