I always love hear love stories and as far as love stories go... mine is my favorite!
I have known my husband for almost 20 years. We were friends and while he claims he always thought i was pretty, we literally never thought of one another like *that*.
I got married, he got married. We had kids, hung out as families. Friends.
After my divorce him and his ex often helped me with my kids so I could work. It was hard juggling 4 kids, school , a job. They helped. They invited me over while the kids were away to play games. I was super thankful.
After his marriage ended many people said "what about Jimmy " to me and " what about Kristy " to him. Our response was always "no way". We were friends. We didn't like each other like that. We would hang out in crowds at my friends house playing games and such.
One night we were playing games and him and I were sitting next to each other. I was being my sarcastic self. And, in an instant, I could tell his feelings changed.
Later , he told me it was that exact moment and I told him I knew. How cool is THAT? I however did not feel the same way about him. But, that didn't stop him. He was sure he was going to marry me and while he went around telling everyone we knew.. I went behind him telling them all he was crazy! Then, it happened. I was praying for God to change my heart toward him if I was to be with him or, change his heart toward me if not. I've always loved Jimmy, just not in THAT way and I didn't want to hurt him, not even a little.
I was trying to push him away in true Kristy fashion. I felt he deserved better than me. I didn't love him like he loved me and so I worked hard and pushing.
I tried everything I could and finally.... I pulled out my big guns. I was positive I had succeeded! But, the next day I received a text from him that literally changed my heart and, that second on.. I knew I loved him.
I won't go into detail of that text. Not because he would care.. he wouldn't. Or, because it is inappropriate, it's not even a little. But, because it is the very moment that I gasped (literally) and realized that I was in love with him.
The words were the kindest most beautiful words imaginable. Yes,they were said via text.. but I'm so glad. Some may think it takes the romance out of it. I had asked him to give me a few days. He was respecting my wishes. And because it was a text , I've been able to read it over and over. He has even sent it to me on a couple of occasions when my fear or insecurities got the best of me.
The rest is kinda history. We got engaged with all of our kids with us. They all had a huge part in every detail of the wedding. The wedding was beautiful. Our 6 kids were our wedding party. Anna, was the maid of honor. She also sang a song for us to surprise us. It was beautiful. The boys were the best men. They also gave me away. That was precious to me. The twins (everyone asks us if Abs and Lil are twins. Literally everywhere) were our Jr. Bridesmaids. They wore matching dresses and had the same hairstyle. They were supper excited to carry thier mason jars with twinkle lights. Alysa was the flower girl in her blue non traditional dress. She stole the show to be sure. It was full of our personal touches. A lot of laughter. And it went as perfectly as I could have imagined. It was my 5th most favorite day EVER. I will end this with pictures.. I loved this day.. I love my story. I feel blessed that my dreams have come true and I am loved more than I ever thought possible. I am adored. I am so happy..
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