Our Story <3

Hello everyone!

I decided today would be the perfect day to post the story on how Jennie and I met, started dating, got engaged, got married and what we are planning for our future. ^_^

It was late Summer in 2003 when Jennie and I first met. It was on an online message board, for a common interest we shared. She and I said hello every now and then, but that was about all.

On September 12th, it was my second oldest sister's birthday. During her party, we received a phone call that my Grandmother had died. My family tried to go on with her party, but I was still crying and just feeling totally miserable. I went online, where my "friends" were. I didn't realize (until much later) that they really were not my friends, but I thought they were then. The most they said was "Sorry" and then went on to talk about their day.

I logged onto the message board and made a topic, not about my Grandma, but just saying how down I felt. Jennie came on, found my topic and asked me why... I told her what had happened. And, not only did she care, but she made me feel 100% better. She gave me words of inspiration, telling me what I had always told others when loved ones passed. She continued talking to me and she made me smile and laugh.

It was then that I realized she was my best friend, instantly. I gave her my messenger name and later on she added me. Not a day or night went by, that we did not talk. We shared fun stories, talked about our friends, talked about interests and hobbies and truly enjoyed each others company. We were both home schooled and so I got to talk with her literally all the time, even while studying and doing home work.

On February 13th, 2004 she asked me if I would be her Valentine. Of course I said yes! She then asked me if I would be her girlfriend too and I said yes!

I woke up Valentine's Day morning to a beautiful, loving, heart felt e-card from her. It was my first Valentine's card ever. I (very happily) cried when I read it.

I knew, in fact I really knew from the first day we met, that she was "the one." Now that we were dating, we talked even more (if that was even possible!) We also sent each other a picture each, to see what we looked like and we fell even more in love.

We also sent each other boxes, letters, cards, e-cards, flowers, everything! Her first box to me had a little of everything... A card, a beautiful necklace, some cocoa and tons of other cute, fun stuff. She also sent me many singing stuffed animals for the holidays, which I always loved. I sent her jewelry, pretty scented candles, bubble bath, stuffed animals (including a Build-A-Bear bunny!) And tons of other lovingly picked out gifts.

We also called each other on the phone and eventually, her parents surprised me with a cell phone on the family plan, so we could talk without interrupting everyone's calls, haha!

And then, for Christmas 2005, my gift was... An engagement ring. ^_^ Talk about one amazing Christmas gift, huh? She had sent me a box, literally filled with over 25 small gifts and quite a few larger ones. We were on the phone and she asked me to open the cute star-shaped box. So, excited (I love gifts!) I grabbed the box and lifted off the lid. Inside was a smaller star-shaped box. Finally, after taking off the last star-shaped lid, there was a small jewelry box.

And inside held my beautiful engagement ring. White gold, with three tanzanite gems representing Past, Present and Future and diamonds surrounding them. She asked me if I would marry her and I said yes, yes, a big big YES!

My ring
















Tanzanite gems are rare, because of their color and because there is only one place in the world where it is mined and when they are mined out, there most likely will no longer be anywhere to get tanzanite. Jennie explained that, like the gem, I am rare, unique and very special. ^_^ Also, growing up, I had always loved rings with gems that symbolized Past, Present and Future. However, I had never mentioned this to Jennie, as I had never found any I actually liked. Until I opened that Christmas gift. ^_-

Many people told us we would never last, because we were young, fell in love quickly, were in a 2,000+ mile relationship, etc. But other than them being rude, their words never bothered us. We knew (and still know) how we felt. We loved each other, we wanted to be together.

In 2007 I celebrated my 18th birthday in July. I told my family I wanted and had to meet Jennie. I knew her for four years at that point, I wanted to be able to be in the same room as my best friend, my fiancee. To see her face in person. To hear her voice clearly. To be able to give her a hug.

My parents hated the idea of me taking my first flight ever, alone. I loved the idea. I didn't want anyone tagging along with me. And I didn't want Jennie flying out to meet me, because to be honest, many people in my family are quite racist (towards those in the LGBT community) and I didn't want her to have to deal with that.

In August, my parents bought me plane tickets, so that I could meet Jennie. I thanked them, over and over and told Jennie. We were both so excited. Her parents planned a trip, so that when I got there, the four of us would take a trip to see two beautiful National Parks.

On August 21st my dad took me to the airport. I said goodbye to him, with my two bags and my way too short poodle haircut (I love my sister, but I am never letting her cut my hair again) and sat in the airport waiting. I was on the phone with Jennie and my parents, back in forth, until we were told no cell phones allowed. I turned mine off and sat back.

Flying really was not scary, I enjoyed it, except that I kept falling asleep (I was so excited, I couldn't sleep for about two nights!) When I was awake, I asked the flight attendant "Where are we?" "What state are we flying over?" "Are we almost there?" Yes, I was that annoying.

Finally, my plane landed. I looked for Jennie in the crowded airport and saw her standing there with a rose for me. Awww! We both are shy, so we gave each other a small hug and went to look for my luggage. Which, by the way, the airport people had tucked the scarf I had tied on my handle (to recognize my luggage) into the luggage itself... So it took us a while!

Jennie and I walked to the parking lot, where we got lost (airport parking lots are big, y'all.) Finally we found her parents jeep and climbed in. We sat side by side, glancing over towards one another.

Her parents took us to Carl's Jr (yuuum) and I ordered a western burger. I was so excited, I had never had one and always heard great things about them. We went to Jennie's and her parents house and she and I went to go eat on the patio. Finally, we were alone. We talked a bit, she introduced me to her pets, we finally were able to hold hands and we ate some of our food... Well, I only had a bite or two. I figured I just felt weird because of the plane.

We went inside to play video games, a hobby we always have shared together. I couldn't even play. I stood up and almost fell over. I had no idea what was wrong with me, until Jennie's mom felt my forehead. I somehow caught a freakin' flu on the plane or sometime while doing last minute shopping before leaving.

I still wanted to go on the trip and the whole time, Jennie took great care of me. She made sure I slept (we were in her parents motorhome with them for the trip), had plenty to eat and drink, that I was comfortable... She was super caring and super sweet. We also shared our first kiss on the way to the park. ^_^

And while we were at the second park, I gave Jennie my flu. >.< We were also up on top of a very large mountain when she realized she was sick. My poor Jen-Jen! It was my turn to take care of her and I did my best. When we got back home from the trip, we both felt much better. (Also, I will post a picture of each park in a bit, when I can grab them off Jen's computer.)

When we got back, I was supposed to go back to my parents home. But I couldn't. I could not stand seeing her, finally being with her and then saying goodbye. I couldn't even think of it without feeling like I was going to cry. I called my parents and I explained I loved them, but I had to follow my heart and I was truly happy here and with Jennie. They understood and honestly, they and my sister knew I was going to stay.

One month later, on September 13th 2007, Jennie and I got married! It was a small wedding, in a small chapel, with us and her parents. It was perfect. Except, I, of course tripped on the stairs once they announced us as married... Despite everyone telling us to watch out for the stair. And this was while they were taking pictures and videos. Of course, me being me, broke out laughing. And now I keep saying "Well, I just keep falling in love with her again and again!"

Our honeymoon was at the Excalibur in Las Vegas! It was a lot of fun and I loved seeing Vegas for the first time. ^_^ I called my parents and they were very happy for us. They welcome Jennie into the family and told her they loved her.

And now, it is almost our two year wedding anniversary and we've known each other for six years. We have spent literally every day together, we also work any job we can together. We truly are that close, we always have been.

So that is the story of me and Jennie. She is my best friend, the love of my life, my wife, my treasure and my soul mate. I am so happy that we are celebrating our second wedding anniversary and I truly look forward to sharing forever with her. ^_^