We’re engaged! I am so humbled and grateful to the Lord for bringing such a godly man into my life, and can’t wait walk through life together — with all its joys, trials, ministry opportunities, and adventure! Today on my blog, I wanted to share a little bit of our story. I still remember vividly the communion Sunday, probably close to three years ago. I was sitting in the back row of church, and while they were passing out the elements, a man in the church had organized a little choir to sing the background to “Is He Worthy” (Andrew Peterson). And his soloist was none other than Barry, with his rich tenor voice. I love that song – but what particularly grabbed my heart was watching Barry’s heart for Christ and passion for worship while he sang. “I admire that guy,” I thought. It was merely a passing thought — for a while. Until one Sunday my family was visiting my church with me and happened to sit right in front of Barry. Of course, you always know when Barry’s behind you, because he’s such a strong singer. 🙂 Immediately after the service, he engaged my parents in discussion and made them feel very welcome. My dad asked him, “Have you met Julianna?” I have, he thought. I’d like to talk to her more too … We didn’t get to talk that day, but my mom commented to me afterwards. “I really like that Barry! He’s really mature and friendly. Kansas guys are good guys.” Still, we didn’t have a serious interest in each other until right before COVID hit in 2020. I had organized a dramatic recitation of Romans with some friends, and we “performed” at my church a few days before everything shut down. Barry showed up that night, and the moment I saw him in the audience, I got really nervous. “Wow, I thought! I don’t want to mess up in front of him!” Well of course, I did mess up, because I was so nervous. But he says he doesn’t remember … Read the rest on Julianna's blog here: https://juliannawrites.blog/2022/02/03/barry-julianna-our-story/