It is hard to believe that twenty-one years ago this week James and I had our first date. We had met each other a couple of times before but actually started dating the summer of 1989. One of my best friends April had dated James before and they decided they were just friends so she introduced us. The first time I met James, he and April were actually on their first date. The second time we met, April and I went over to his house. A couple of weeks after that he called me and came over to my house. We sat on the front porch for a long time and talked. We had our first date 3 days later. We went to Olive Garden for lunch and then went and saw the movie Dead Poets Society. A few days later I had all four of my wisdom teeth pulled and James came over and sat with me after my surgery. He was even there when I "got sick". I remember if he can be with me at my worst he must really like me. We both knew from the start that their was a special connection between us. Seriously, it's hard to believe that we have been together for over half of our lives! We were high school sweethearts. James went to Etowah and I went to Sprayberry. I would have gone to Etowah if we wouldn't have moved. We have often thought, would we have dated if I had gone to Etowah? It's funny how things turn out. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
It is so funny to see how we have changed. I really would like to look like that again! James had HUGE hair, almost as big as mine! It was so long that at one point I french braided it! I so wish I had a picture of that! Here is our prom picture. Evidence of the big hair!
We dated for 5 years. We had great times. I only wish I had more pictures!
James proposed to me Christmas Eve 1993. I t was one of the happiest days of my life! We were so excited to start our new lives together. We got married the following December. I am so blessed to have married my best friend. We have shared many joys and sorrows. We grow closer and closer each time. I can't imagine where my life would be without him. I can't imagine being any happier than I already am!
Thank you James for being my best friend and choosing to spend the rest of your life with me! I love you always!
I'll save our wedding day for another day. More pictures to come!
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