for jamie . . .

from the time i was a little kid, i always had a dream in my heart to find a girl to love and treasure, and someday marry. i thought for sure i had found this girl when i was in kindergarten and elaine moved to town . . . but the next year, the stress of first grade killed that relationship.  

although all my childhood crushes ended in heartaches, my dream to find a girl to love still burned in my heart.  

i grew up, graduated from college, started a successful business and everything seemed to be perfect in my life. great house, loyal friends, amazing clients, a sporty car, and overall, so much to be thankful for.

yet, my heart yearned to meet someone to share everything with . . . someone to grow old with . . . someone to adore. 

I am not one to give up on dreams, yet when i turned 30, i figured i needed to face the reality that i was probably never going to find someone to love. i gave up on the idea that there was someone out there who could be classy and elegant, yet still approachable and not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty.  i didn't think i could find someone that could be silly and let me be a dork, yet at times would still be able to hold a deep and intellectual conversation.  i wanted a girl who loved God and loved people. i wanted someone who would challenge me and tell me when i was wrong.  i wanted someone to dream big with. i had big hopes of finding someone who could take my breath away and give me butterflies in my stomach. i wanted someone to serve and love . . . but in all reality, i had fully given up hope. 

you see, i wanted it all, and was not willing to compromise my standards.  i started to believe that such a person couldn't possibly exist, because my standards were too high.  i didn't think someone could have it all.  i thought i was hoping for what was only found in the movies. 

but then i met you . . .

and in you, i found someone that had everything i had hoped for, and so much more. i found someone who amazed me. i found a girl who made me excited to wake up in the morning, and made me want to become a better man.  i discovered what it really meant to love someone, and be loved in return. and, for the first time in my life, i encountered a true desire to spend the rest of my life with someone. 

and then i became the luckiest boy in the world when you agreed to become my wife.

 

and i have never been happier.

jamie, you blow me away, and i still am in awe every time i think about you. you have captivated my heart and filled me with a joy that words can not express. i know there will be mountains to climb and oceans to swim through, but there is no one else i would rather have by my side to experience life with.  i can't wait to marry you and experience it all . . . the good, the bad, the joys, the hurts, the victories and the burdens.  we are better together, and stronger as a team.  i am so lucky that i get to spend the rest of my life learning more about you, serving you and loving you. my cup overflows.

  

Comments

[Holly]

Steven,

Your words for Jamie are beautiful. I have said many times over the years (Laura and Sara can vouch) that if anyone in 4E deserves to find true love, it's Jamie. She's one of the sweetest, loveliest girls I know. Reading your words, I can tell you are an equally sweet, kind and thoughtful person. I'm so happy for you guys. So. Happy.

Love,
Holly

[Annie @ Marry You Me]

That ring is gorgeous (as is Jamie!) So happy for you Steven, can't wait to see what you do for your own wedding :) Congratulations to you both!

[danielle]

Congratulations! I am waiting to see how the wedding/designs look!! So exciting!

[Lisa]

Love this! So sweet.

-Lisa

[Barbie]

STEVEN!! This is the sweetest post!! Thank you for sharing it with us and most of all.... CONGRATULATIONS!!!

[Empire State Building Timi]

So here you are..it's all worked out beautiful ly and you both deserve the happiness that only endures with laughter, respect and acceptance of all the quirky baggage you haven't even unpacked yet,. May you never forget what is worth remembering, Or remember what is best forgotten.

[Ryan]

Steve & Jamie,

I simply could not be happier for you both. God has, I believe, brought you both together for His glory. You're a beautiful couple, two incredibly loving and gifted people, and He is going to see all of this through to do great things in this world. We will all be blessed by your unity.

I could not think of a better match for my best friend, and I am so thankful to know you both. Thanks for sharing your words with all of us, my friend. They are beautiful.

Wishing you both the brightest of days ahead.

Yours,

Ryan