We're Getting Married, 35 years later!

Once upon a time, a long long time ago... there was a handsome little redheaded boy named Rich, that lived in the beautiful sunny state of California. He had the brightest shiniest blue eyes anyone had ever seen and a smile that could melt any heart. All he wished and hoped for, was to find true love, his Fairy Tale Princess one day. Little did he know, down in the deep sultry south, in the state of Louisiana, there lived a sweet little redheaded girl named Wende. She also had a smile that could light up a room and biggest brown eyes around. All she ever dreamed of was her one true love and finding her Prince Charming one day. So in the year 1984, God heard their prayers and led Rich all the way from California into Louisiana, where Wende had been waiting. The two redheads fell in love quickly, but for reasons beyond their control, the boy and the girl were separated and could not be together anymore. So they waited and they bided their time, until all the stars were finally aligned perfectly. Then 36 years later, to both of their surprise, fate reunited them again. They laughed and they smiled, they were finally the happiest they had ever been. They vowed to never let anything separate them again. The whole kingdom celebrated as the two became one in holy matrimony.... and the Prince and his Princess lived happily ever after. THE END

Rich and I met in February of 1984 when he became my father's understudy. We became fast friends and we're inseparable for a couple years. There was a nine year age difference so we were content just being friends. 35 years later we reconnected on Facebook. On January 1st 2019 at the stroke of midnight, Rich asked me to marry him. Of course I said YES! The rest is history. So this is our 35 year love story, and we are so happy to share it with our friends and family. God brought us together, and together we will stay until God calls us home.