10 years

Ten years ago today, I was on a blind date. The trees were blossoming. Flowers were blooming. Everything was new. He picked me up and I remember opening the door to that smile. He greeted my family, smiled, laughed and proceeded to roll around on the floor with our cocker spaniel. My knight in shining armor. Shyly smiling while opening the car door. Stealing quick glances. Sharing Moo Shu Pork. White t-shirt and jeans. Agreeing that this George Clooney movie was a bust. Having butterflies and not being able to sleep.

It evolved. Cooking chicken parmegiana in his tiny kitchen. Eating Easter candy on the front stoop. Our first bible study. Forever running errands together, living life together. Realizing that summer we would and could go anywhere with one another by our side. April 21, 2000 was the start of it all. What we termed “Jen & Jonah Day.” And I am forever grateful.

I love you J.

 

6 Responses to “10 years”

  1. Megan Weirich says:

    I love this picture! Such a cool idea. I can’t believe it’s been 10 years!

  2. Jamie Barlow says:

    WOW!! Has it really been 10 years since we all met Jonah!?! that’s crazy! You two are perfect for each other… it’s sickening ;) Is that polaroid picture from your first date? I love you two, always!! xoxoxox

  3. Lauren says:

    That is so wonderful! Wishing you many more happy years!

  4. Aric Becker says:

    Sweet story!!! Love the picture!

    My wife and I were married on April 21st…15 years ago! Enjoy the journey.

  5. this is the sweetest. thing. ever. seriously. :) LOVE IT!

  6. Such a great story :D
    Love the Polaroid too… (My love for photography initially came from a Polaroid camera, such joy!)

    You kids are cute ;)

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