A dozen years ago today a pretty seventeen-year-old girl was driving the two of us to a Wednesday evening youth service at the Sewell’s house. On that drive I summed up the courage to ask that girl – in the most awkward manner possible – if she would be my girlfriend. If you want all of the awkward details, just ask her about it. She absolutely loves to tell the story.
Since that time our relationship has grown tremendously. We were engaged over four years later, and married a year after that in 2004. In hindsight, I wouldn’t recommend to any teenager that you begin dating someone who you are going to marry five years later, but I’m thankful for the experience.
I know that God has some amazing plans for us because He’s been putting us through a seriously rigorous training program. Amanda, I am indescribably excited to continue this journey with you.
I love you.
