My Pistol
May 24th, 2010
Two years ago today, I married my best friend.
Dave and I met at the high school Bible study which Dave led. We realized that we had a number of mutual friends, one of which consequently decided to play match-maker.
Thanks, Pat!
We started dating early in the summer of 2003. I just finished my junior year and Dave just finished his sophomore year.
What can I say, I’m a cougar!
The first year was right out of a fairy tale. All of our friends dated so we always had friends to hang out with and activities to do.
The following year I was off to college and Dave stayed behind. That year we saw each other at least once a month, but David the time getting closer to my family.
Pretty soon Dave left for college that just happened to be 45 minutes from me. That year was a year of many changes. A number of relationships changed and I was fighting a harsh spiritual battle. David remained steadfast, and was a constant source of encouragement and Biblical guidance.
Even though I had a hunch a few months after we started dating that he was “the one”, it was after this trial that I realized how blessed I was to have such a godly man in my life and I knew that he was everything I needed and wanted in a husband.
A year later, Dave took me up to Mount Washington on a cold December night and asked me to be his wife.
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Obviously I said yes.
I finished college early and got a job at the college where he was a student.
God really opened up so many doors for us. Everything came together so nicely—job, apartment, finances—that we knew it was a God thing. Yup, even the fact that we would be married while David was in college. Some things you just know are right and will work out. This was one of them.
Then on May 24th, after 5 years of dating and a year and a half engagement, we were married.
It was the most perfect day. Not just the warm weather and sunny skies, but the fact that it was the first day of forever with my best friend.
I can’t say it about many people, but David has been there for me through so much. He has seen almost all of my heartbreaks, accomplishments, discouragements and celebrations. And through it all he has still loved me. Every night and every morning he still looks at me the same way and still kisses me the same way. He still pokes fun of me and still tells me when I need to get a grip. Seven years after meeting him in that Bible study, he is still the perfect man for me.
I can’t ask for anything more.
I love you, David.
“Time to lay down my life, honey, I do it gladly for you.”
~Dustin Kensrue, “Pistol”
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Quite adorable. I love the photos! Chris and I are coming up on our 2nd yr annv in June…but we’re not going to be together..very sad! He will be in Ecuador working on an engineering project for a non-profit group. I guess I can’t be too mad at him
We dated 4yrs and then had a 1yr 4mo engagement..very similar! p.s. you’re gorgeous
Happy Anniversary. Don’t you just love it when things happen and turn out for the best thanks to Him?! BTW – I made your Ogre cookies this weekend and they were amazing!
aww gorgeous post! Happy Anniversary! xx
Happy Anniversary to you and your best friend!!
This is the sweetest story ever!. Happy Anniversary love!
This post brought tears to my eyes! Happy anniversary, sweetie!
my heart is warm.
love you guys.
OMG. Stop the cuteness. I can’t handle it.
awwww…..yea! Happy Anniversary! I married my best friend too. Its the best!
Happy Anniversary to you both! You look stunning in your pictures and just so completely happy!
You two are so cute together, I love your story and all the pictures!! Which by the way, how do you get your pictures so be so nicely layed out in your posts? Just curious
PS. The day you got married I was at the US Hotel for my brothers and my graduation lunch with my family. We asked who was getting married and my sister and I peeked into your reception hall before everyone arrived. I don’t think I’ve ever told you that
Happy Anniversary!! I love the younger pics of your guys. So cute!
Not to worry you aren’t the only cougar out there
I’m a year and 5 months older than my husband. For 4 months I am the same age as his older brother lol.
Happy anniversary!
Happy anniversary! Your wedding dress was absolutely beautiful!
What a sweet story. Cheer to you two!
Happy Anniversary! Love you two
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Wow. I feel like I can FEEL the love you have for each other through the computer screen! I’m so happy for you. I know exactly what you mean by referring to “a GOD thing,” and I can’t wait to experience that with someone else. You’re so blessed to have such a wonderful relationship
Side note – you looked *stunning* at your wedding! I’m pretty much drooling over your gorgeous dress…!
Your wedding pics are gorgeous!
Happy Anniversary
I hope you have a wonderful time at the beach!
Happy Anniversary!! This is such a sweet story
Happy Anniversary! You guys are so cute
Happy Anniversary to the both of you! You make such an adorable couple! Absolutely LOVE your wedding dress!!! Mine is strapless and mermaid cut as yours is and I so wish i was in your shape when I step into my dress!
xo
This is so sweet. I love reading about posts about couples and love and marriage. my husband makes fun of me because of how much i love it. Happy Anniversary!!
So cute! I love it. Congratulations on wedded bliss for 2 years. Happy Anniversary!