Every year in July I'm reminded of the bug
I caught in the Summer of 92'
He was 21 & I was 17. 
every weekend there was a rodeo somewhere and team roping was a favorite past time of his, me being his "hottest" fan as i waited on the sidelines make-up melting while breathing in tons of dust for his promised dances afterwards! 
He was starting his career & served in the Air Force Reserves, and I had my senior year left to finish.
as he worked in an aviation hanger, this student was kept hostage in a high school classroom counting the minutes till graduation
I'd get to see him again!
When he had to report for inactive duty (Reserves), I always stayed by the phone waiting for his calls.
the butterfly feelings would always show up each time I saw him.
One night I remember talking for hours by a moonlit lake of plans....his were to marry when he was 25 and not have a child till he was 28.
I remember thinking "I want to be in his plans." I could easily see myself fully committed to him as I was Attracted not only to his apparent good looks but more so to his steadfastness, which told me I could rest assured he would be the same "today as tomorrow".
always enjoying one anothers company & Bunny ears you could hardly separate us.
16 years ago this month, is when I caught the "love bug"
(our song ~ click on it to listen)
Which set in motion the plan of our Dear heavenly fathers, for a future wedding date
(when He turned 25 on Oct. 19th he married yours truly Oct. 21st)
...and then Six years later our first born son arrived in the same month it all started... his daddy was 28.
if I had to do it again...
I wouldn't change
one bit of those plans!
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
((Head on over to Kristen @ We are THAT family for more"fro me to you" moments!))
20 comments:
You are just beautiful! I loved your story! My husband and I have been together 14 years now! I was 16 and he was 20 when we met.
Thank you for a lovely story.
What a sweet story! You guys are adorable together! I love those pictures. We're right behind you in anniversary years!
What a sweet post!!
What a wonderful post!
What a love story. Sounds like a movie. You've been bit by the love bug that's for sure.
My husband and I celebrate our 12th on the 22nd! But, we've been together 16 years total.
Your pictures are beautiful and your story is perfection!
Thanks for sharing it. Isn't it strange how even with bumps and twists, we wouldn't change where we are at. I feel the same way!
I can't believe it worked out exactly according to plan. I kept waiting for something to pop up. Sweet post!
Awwwwwww! That was wonderful. What a beautiful post.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and saying hello. I've been having a great time reading yours. Your kids are so sweet my teeth hurt! Real dolls!
Look forward to coming back and visiting again and not just for SFMTY.
Looks like you have some wonderful memories.
Great story. You two are adorable :)
What a neat story. He really did have a plan.
Awwww I loved this!!! Y'all are so cute!! :)
Awwwww this was really sweet.
I was 16 and my dh was 20 when we met. Time flies, we just celebrated our 9th anniversary last month. I enjoy your posts, you are funny!
love it . the fresh sweetness of young love. the butterflies and heart flutters. sweet.
What a great love story! Sounds like the plans fell together just perfect! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope you get the chance again!
Awwww, that was just too sweet. Love the photos and especially the Bible verse.
How sweet! I knew just what song too! The rodeo was definitely the thing up here in WA through the 90's, or maybe it was just who I was around. :)
Your senior photo is beautiful!
That was WONDERFUL Dawn. I feel all warm and fuzzy inside!
Congratulations on sticking to the plan!
Jen
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