Defining Moments
It was 1993 and I was a junior in high school. My best friend was this surfer guy named Andy who didn’t talk very much. I thought he was sweet and adorable. I loved all the drawings and paintings he would create for me during his art class. He made me laugh and he was interested in everything I had to say. I would help him with his homework and he would help me do my chores and babysit my little brothers. We would skip first period, park at this little spot on the bay, eat breakfast, and talk about our life’s dreams every day. We were absolutely the best of friends.
Andy’s best guy friend was Matt. Matt was dating Anne. Anne and I were friends. The four of us hung out every day.
That December, I was “kind of” dating this guy named Ben. And by dating, I mean I had a crush on him and he would give me just enough attention that I would follow him around thinking we were dating. (Side note: Teenage girls are so stupid.)
It was New Year’s Eve. Andy, Matt, Anne, and I were at Anne’s house. It was about 8:00 pm and I still hadn’t heard from Ben. When you’re that age, New Year’s Eve is almost as important as Valentine’s Day. It’s a MUST to spend that evening with your significant other. Andy and I were sitting in Anne’s kitchen. He was being goofy and making me laugh, as always. The phone rang. It was Ben. He said, “I’m just going to hang out with my friends tonight.” I hung up the phone and started crying. How dare he stand me up on the second most important night of the year? (Earth to teenage idiot: Because you weren’t really dating!)
Andy handed me a tissue and said, “I’ll hang out with you.”
We walked outside onto the porch. The air was cold and the stars were bright. There was only one chair, so I sat on Andy’s lap. He wrapped his arms around my chest to keep me warm. I said, “I think I’m going to marry you one day.” He replied, “Yeah, probably so.” Little did we know, that simple conversation would change our lives forever.
That was 14.5 years and 3 kids ago. Today we’re celebrating our ninth wedding anniversary. I love him more every day of my life. He always has been and always will be my very best friend.
Happy Anniversary
Awww…what a story with such a happy ending! Happy Anniversary!!!!
awwww. great story.
Love it! Happy Anniversary!!!!
aw, lori, my eyes are all teared up. you guys are so awesome together. God always knows exactly what he’s doing!
Oh Lori. I love it.
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Being married to your best friend puts the icing on top of the cake
My other #3. Every girl deserves a prince charming…you have yours. Your comment/proposal is similar to my own proposal…just an understanding that “this is it.” I also LOVE the picture! I will say that while trying to find this blog again I was looking through your reminiscence catergory and found lots of entries that really touched my heart. I think that “reminiscence” is my favorite catergory. Just thought you might like to know that too…
I am sitting in my office crying big tears now.
I am such a dork and read it again. Yes, I am bawling again. I love you guys!
OMGosh, that story brought tears to my eyes!
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Love it! So beautiful and sensitive, you did not have to write more than how much you did to convey your love story!
Have a great life!!
Tears rolling down my cheek,
Rachana.