"In the beginning".............lol. Let's not go all the way back there.
Well, let's begin with............... We are both from a small town in Northwest Florida that most people mispronounce, and the others have probably gotten a speeding ticket in, DeFuniak Springs, FL.........lol, but what you really want to hear is the love story.
After our lives had taken us miles away, and back again to DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Stephen and I reunited over the social networking site lovingly known as "Facebook"....... After a month of sleepless nights full of conversation, catching up, sharing dreams, spilling our hearts desires, and making the "real" connection (communication) we decided to "meet in the middle". NEW ORLEANS. New Orleans...........a town full of adventure, mystery, fine dining, and new experiences. With my best friend, Candie, and her "bo" in tow (Adam)..........we set off on an adventure to see if I had really found my "happily ever after". Well, as only GOD can do, it would soon be clear that I was in the right place, at the right time, looking at my "happily ever after", October 16th, 2009. Stephen and I spent an amazing weekend with each other, and with friends, old, and new. A weekend full of fun, friends, budding love, happy times, romance, and little did we know, but we were staring at forever.
We parted company and returned home...........for him, Houston, Texas, and for me, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Now, we were forever changed. I, still a single mother of two, Daniel 12, and Ali 9, with a career, family, and friends. And, Stephen, a single man with Gator Football on his mind, a career to maintain, friends, and family close at hand............we were still FOREVER CHANGED. Nine hours and many miles apart would be our fate, until late July 2010. In July 2010, Daniel, Ali, and I moved to Houston to be with Stephen. With the support of our family and friends, we were given well wishes and supported in our "HAPPILY EVER AFTER", here in Houston. Stephen had prepared a place for us. With blood, sweat, tears, and many answered prayers.........we were able to now be a family, not divided by time, or miles, but together, to live as a unit.
On Christmas Day, 2010, Stephen asked me to marry him, before Daniel and Ali, Mr. and Mrs. Golightly.........and I said, "YES".......through tears of joy.......I said yes, which brings us here. Here, to the planning, budgeting, and loving attention to detail that we call "wedding planning". I hope that you have enjoyed "Our Story".
