Our Love Story

Most people have a traditional relationship with their significant other.  Ours, not so much.  So here is OUR love story...

I started using Match.com in 2009.  I dated a few guys but nothing serious.  In late September 2010, I ran across a profile that caught my eye.  A tall, handsome man in his late 20's from Zanesville, serving in the Army.  He seemed very intelligent and had a great smile.  I sent him a wink!  He sent me a message, and so we messaged back and forth a few times before trading email addresses.  We emailed a few times and then decided to try the phone.  We talked for hours, everyday.  I am not a fan of talking on the phone...but 3 or 4 hours a day with him simply wasn't enough.  We talked before and after work, sending a few texts through the day to hold us over.  I fell in love, fast.  In mid-October, we shared the 3 special words.  We jokingly discussed marriage, however, I think we were both serious but not wanting to scare the other.  He bought plane tickets to fly home on Veteran's Day.  In late Oct/early Nov, we decided to do something absolutely crazy.  We bought each other rings and planned a secret marriage on Nov 12.  Mind you we are both very much planners and practical, not to mention the fact that we had never met yet!  We were counting down the days...
Nov 11, I got up at 4 am to pick Tom up from the airport.  The time seemed to go so slow as I waited to meet my future husband.  Then I saw this tall, handsome man walking towards me in ACU's.  My heart was beating incredibly fast.  We hugged, and it felt perfect.  We stopped at Wal-Mart to pick up a frozen pizza for lunch then went to my house.  We ate, watched movies and just enjoyed each others company.  For dinner, we went to Bob Evan's, our first date!  When we got home, Tom got down on one knee and proposed with a beautiful diamond ring.  I of course said, "Yes!".  We were so happy.
The next day, Friday Nov 12, we met up with our friends, Alyse and Zack in Zanesville to get ready for our big day.  We met up at the Cambridge Court early afternoon and said our vows.  Tom's flower kept drooping, so I was giggling.  I felt bad, but it made it a memorable experience.  Lunch was at Applebee's with the four of us.  Dessert included delicious wedding cupcakes made by Alyse.
It was an amazing day and experience.  I am certain many people shook their heads and had negative comments, but we have been happily married for 8 1/2 months now.  We are also planning a vow renewal for family and friends to join us.  I would also like to redeem myself by not giggling lol
Tom is my best friend, and I wouldn't change a thing.  Our love story may not be traditional, but it's ours <3

"Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies."
- Aristotle