On April 4, 1998, I proposed marriage to the most wonderful woman in the world. This is our story . . .

"Can anyone help me with my computer?"

That's how it all got started. I was enjoying myself in Disciple Chat (a chat room on the website In Christ) when some newbie to the room asked the question. Now, I was no computer expert, but I know a thing or two. As it turned out, Jody owned the same model of Apple Macintosh computer that I did. I was able to help her to some extent, and we began chatting on a regular basis.

After a few weeks, Jody gave me her phone number. I didn't call her. In fact, she ended up calling me first. We got in the silly habit of chatting on-line for a couple of hours, and then logging off and talking on the phone for anywhere from two to six more hours.