IN UNISONâ—½ MARRIAGE
I remember a specific, quiet night.
A moment of soft reflection.
I realized something, love was near.
Chris and I met in a fellowship group
I was 25 and he was 21.
I’m an Irish-South African and he’s a native Texan.
His energy and guitar tunes caught my attention.
I sparked his curiosity with my mysterious nature.
Who is she? He had to know.
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When God whispers, it’s powerful.
Sometimes there is a shout, just as powerful.
Chris heard a shout, ask her out.
Then, he was determined.
Excellent timing occurred, as when wind meets fire.
The two of us walked out of fellowship group.
Nobody around, the path was made, he asked me out.
Our first date was a Starbucks meet-up, friendly and relaxed.
Chris had never stepped foot in a Starbucks.
I found out he did not drink coffee – wasn’t a deal breaker.
Now, we enjoy sipping coffee or any beverage together.
We dated for some months.
Chris knew, make it official.
The proposal was special.
I was serenaded with his guitar tunes.
He crafted a photo scrapbook of the two of us.
I was impressed by his intentionality and effort.
I said, “Yes!”
We were married on May 16, 2009.
The ceremony was planned to take place in my mother’s garden.
However, rain came, so it was held inside.
We said vows under a beautiful arch, including an elegant unity sand ceremony.
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The rain ceased for gorgeous photos & joyful dancing.
It’s a wonder still today, how an Irish-South African & a native Texan found each other.
