It is hard to believe that in just 8 days Jeff and I will be sealed to each other for Time and ALL Eternity :) Yeah, that for sure brings a smile to my face.
I thought it would be fun to share a little story about Jeff and I before we sealed the deal. This may seem weird and unusual to others, but to me, it just really clarified how you just know some things and Jeff and I both just "knew".... Here it goes...
Jeff's aunt and uncle are in my home ward in Sandy, Ut. Steve and Karen had been telling Jeff for a few months that he should take me out. I had no idea that they were talking with him about me at the time and really I didn't even remember Jeff much at all. Over the fourth of July last year I had met Jeff and talked with him a few times. For some reason I felt really connected with him, but we had barely talked and I thought I was crazy for thinking that way. Well, Steve and Karen took me out on the Hobie Cat (I LOVE sailing) and we didn't have much wind, strange for Bear Lake! Because we didn't have a lot of wind we were able to kind of just hangout on the Hobie and talk a little bit. We talked about how they met and I remember Steve telling me how he was just so in love with Karen from the beginning and it was one of those things that he just knew. He told me "You just know when it is the right person, that you love them unconditionally, and you want to be with them for eternity." At that point, I thought to myself "I think that Jeff is that person for me." All of the sudden I rejected that thought and in my mind I was like "Are you kidding me, Melissa! You are so weird for thinking that. Don't ever think that again! You are such a creepster!!" But, I couldn't get that blonde boy out of my mind! He ended up asking me to go on a scoot ride with him and I think at that point I was head over heals for him. I remember wondering what the future held in store for us, but not really caring either because he was so fun to be around and all I ever wanted at that moment. I know it sounds crazy and weird that I thought that from the beginning, but for some reason I did, and now I am marrying this handsome man who I love so much. Jeff always told me that he was scared to date me because he knew that if he did, he would marry me. I am so glad that he took the plunge because he has made me happier than I have ever been in my life. Jeff is the sweetest most selfless person I have ever known and I feel so blessed that we will be sealed to each other in a week from tomorrow. 8 DAYS!
I thought it would be fun to ask people if they could offer any advice to a couple about to tie the knot, what it would be? I would love any and all advice that you have! Thanks so much!
3 comments:
You're so cute, and I am really excited for you! Being married is the best! My advise is to just have tons of fun on your wedding day, no matter what happens! It's up to you to decide whether or not the day is perfect! I totally got rained on after taking temple pictures, while going back to our car, and it is one of my favorite memories from the day!--running to our car, in my wedding dress, in the rain!
I am so excited for you two! Marriage is wonderful! It is so fun to grow and experience life with the one you love.
I am so excited for you Melissa. It will be here before you know it. My advice is communication, communication, communication. There are so many adjustments when you get married it makes it so much easier if you talk about them. Also make decisions that are best for you guys and don't let your families make decisions for you, you are your own family now. Good luck with everything!!
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