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Sep 2010
Manvel Mustangs
Manvel. Manvel is where it all began for us. Jeremy and I will always hold a special place in our hearts for that little town, because that’s where we met. I wish I could say it was love at first sight, but that would be pretty far from the truth. We were incredibly annoyed with each other at first sight…but things got better :). When we were back visiting Jeremy’s family we had to take a trip up to Manvel Public School to see our old 6th grade classroom where we met for the first time, and of course had to have a picture. We even got to see our Principal and 8th grade teacher, which was pretty neat.
I have to say, I had to work really hard at holding back the tears while we were there. It just struck me when we were walking down the hall (not plural – just a little image at the size of school we’re talking about, ha!) that God knew when we first met each other in 6th grade that we would be married one day. That together we would be sharing in all the joys and hardships we’re going through right now. And, mainly that we would need each other. That’s pretty amazing to think about.
Jeremy and I became pretty inseparable after we were about 14 years old. We each dated a few other people, but we were always together, and we were always best friends. Even when I went away to college (about 1.15 hours away) I drove back to spend weekends with Jeremy. Even at a young age he was my man, and I was his girl. When we were about 20 years old I couldn’t take it anymore, I knew I loved Jeremy, and I wrote him this really long email confessing my love and asking him if he thought we could try dating. We came across the letter I wrote to him, and his response letter about a month ago and it was so sweet to see and read how the beginning happened for us. At the time, Jeremy was totally shocked by my email because he had done about the same thing when we were 15 years old, and I shot him down (still feel bad about that!), so he had resigned to the fact that we would only be friends. Little did he know he had me on a leash for years :). I think we dated for about a month and we both knew we wanted to marry each other.
It’s incredible being married to your best friend, and sharing so many childhood memories together. We have so much to laugh about, and endless ways to tease one another. We’ve grown up together, we’ve watched one another fall deeper in love with our Savior, and we’ve both gladly transformed our lives into our new roles as wife and husband, and now mommy and daddy. The history and the love that Jeremy and I share is such a blessing, and completely orchestrated by God himself. God knew all along that we would be together, and that our friendship and our love for one another would be invaluable in helping us walk through the valleys of life together.
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What a sweet love story. Thank you for sharing that with us. It is amazing to think about how God put you two together perfectly. And what a great job He did!
Silver Fox and Captain Curious 4eva. Would LOVE to see what you wrote in each other’s yearbooks over the years-ha!!
Rachel,
I’ve caught myself up to date with all of your posts. What a gift your trip was (fishing pole aside!!!). You have a wonderful way of communicating the good and the bad…and it’s a precious gift that you will have to look back on. God was amazingly gracious in placing you and Jeremy in each other’s lives, knowing what He would ask you to walk through together. Much love to you…and continuing to pray for your whole family!
Oh I love reading love stories. Yours is so beautiful. It’s so cool to look back and see how God was working in you and Jeremy even in the 6th grade.
Beautifully written, my friend. Loved reading it!
Such an amazing story of true, complete, and unconditional love and friendship. What an incredible blessing to have each other, especially as you walk down this unfamiliar and terrifying path. Thanks for sharing this with all of us! Jeremy is one lucky guy!!! 🙂
I love hearing your Manvel stories and all about how you met and grew up together! From the days of pink coke bottle glasses & trike accidents God had beautiful plans for you both. What a blessing to be married to your best friend!
Yours is one great love story. Thanks for sharing it here. It’s believable, because, you’re one of the happiest, strongest couples I know. You are the example I speak to my children about and I pray with all my heart that they find themselves a love like yours. I pray that God will always keep you strong and that nothing will ever tear you apart. To God be the glory in your lives and in those of your children.
Great story Rachel! You guys had the science lab for homeroom in 6th grade? That’s weird! What a great idea to go back to the school for a visit. Even better you got to see Mr. Rood & Mr. Ray. I saw them in May at Kaylin’s 8th grade grad and they still look the same – crazy!
I’m such a sucker for a good love story – you guys are perfect for each other! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I Love this! What a sweet story!! Thanks for sharing your lives with us! I am truly blessed by you guys!
Thanks for sharing that story. I wish I had met you. Maybe someday. I will be praying for you all. I enjoy seeing photos of your family. I can’t believe how much Asher looks like Jeremy. He was the cutest kid ever, until Asher came along that is!
Beautiful! I am welling up after reading your love story! Thank you, Jesus!