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| Once upon a time... A girl from Pensacola FL and a boy from Jacksonville FL ended up at the same place in Tallahassee FL on the night of February 15, 2004. Both seeking and searching God's will, both exhausted from previous relationships, and before that night both laughing at the idea of love at first site. That's how our story began. I think it's funny how before Amick and I had ever met, we both spent years trying to create our own perfect worlds. At each attempt to fit our own ideas and agendas into this chaotic world, we found ourselves dissapointed time and time again. There is such a feeling of relief, however, to get to the point where you do can't do anymore. I had to realize that God's thoughts really are higher than my thoughts, and that His ways surely are so much more amazing than my ways. Amick had done the same. Not knowing anything else but the sureness of God's faithfulness is what brought us the most tremendous blessing that live has to offer -- TRUE LOVE. Amick and I met at a concert about a year and a half ago. That night we shared a cheesecake and Amick somehow got a hold of my number. I went home that night knowing there was something in him that I had never seen before. Three days later we ended up at Village Inn until 4 am. We talked about everything, things I didn't know people could talk about. I was caught up in the hope that filled his words; he was merely amazed that I could eat a double cheeseburger and fries without hesitation. (We all know I can eat, smile) I guess that's true love for ya. I think it was that night, that something clicked, because from that day on we were inseperable. We spent our first summer apart. I went to Santa Cruz, CA for a summer missions project. Those two months were the hardest of my life. I was stretched like never before, but knew that God needed to work in Amick and I alone. We learned that 'absence does in fact make the heart grow fonder' and that there was no doubt -- we could never be apart again. We spent the next year growing with God and growing with eachother. It hasn't been easy. We both love to have things our way, and we hate to admit when we're wrong. Amick loves the outdoors, while I'd choose the inside walls of an air-conditioned shopping mall any day. But it's through our imperfections that we have completed eahother. And while there are days we may drive eachother crazy, we still can't seem to get enough. I am so thankful everyday for Amick's wonderful family and all of their support and many prayers. I know that my parents have loved and adored Amick from day one...and it's all of that, that has helped us get to where we are now. Well...Amick and I began to talk about marriage here and there, and he always told me that when God gave him the o.k., he would pursue it, but he promised me that I would never see it coming. BOY was he right. Which brings us to May 1, 2005. That was the weekend I graduated from FSU, and it was a hectic one at that. I was packing to move back home, and my wonderful family had all come to visit. We had decided to go to Amick's church that Sunday together, and have lunch at his parent's house. Little did I know - that wasn't the half of it. Amick leads worship at his church, and was getting ready to close the service. He then decided to let the congregation know that I was leaving for Maryland for the summer and that he was going to miss me. He sang the song that he wrote for our six month anniversary. I had heard it several times before and was thinking in my head. "I can't believe he's embarrassing me in the middle of church." Well at the end of the song he started singing a verse that I had never heard before. I was confused, but all I remember after that was hearing him sing, "I think I've waited my whole life for this day, to take you by the hand and ask you to marry me." THAT WAS IT!!!!!! That was the moment I had waited my whole life for, the man of my dreams had just asked me to marry him! I was in shock for what felt like forever. He came and got down on one knee. My family was amazed, the congregation was clapping, and I of course was crying. I don't remember much else except that I said yes...and now I am the future Mrs. Amick Cutler. Which brings us to now. I never thought that i deserved for a man to tell me every day of my life that I am beautiful. But Amick still does. We have learned so much already about ourselves and even still daily are reminded of God's faithfulness. We are so excited for what lies ahead, the many wedding plans, and the joy that is going to follow as we start our lives together. Here we go! So, I guess that's "Our Story"...actually, it's only the beginning. Psalm 84:11 No good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly. |