I remember the first time I met Matt. I was at a Ice Cream Social at our church. ( I remember the activity because I remember thinking it was weird to be having an Ice Cream Social in January, when it's freezing!) Anyway, Matt was barely home from his mission and was back at UNC to finish his degree and I was a Freshman. I remember thinking he was rather good-looking, but far too quiet for my taste. We even ended up at the same table playing Jenga. (By the way, I WON! Go me!)
It didn't take too long before Matt was a fixture in my life. He would show up at all the same activities I went to, and always "just happened" to find a seat next to me. Even though he was rather quiet and didn't talk a whole lot- he frequently brought his guitar and would sing to us. As I got to know him better, I admit I was probably one of his bigger fans. Matt would bring his guitar and sing, and I would sit close by, listening and throwing out requests. In retrospect, I realize that we were probably rather nauseating to be around. Watching someone else get "serenaded" is a bit mushy. We apologize to all who had to witness our "romance" unfolding... but I digress... :)
Eventually he looked up my number and called me. The rest, as they say, is history. I decided that maybe he was more "my type" than I'd realized and he decided that he couldn't live without me! :)
(For those of you that are thinking that I am rather full of myself right about now , all I can say is that this is my version of what happened- I can call it like I see it! If Matt want's to dispute anything here he can add his own post later!)
Yesterday was our 11th Wedding Anniversary. I am so glad that I married my best friend. I was and still am a big FAN of MATT! I am so blessed to be your wife and to be mother to our 4 beautiful children. My life would be empty without you. I love you, Matt!
Tonight, Matt pulled out his guitar again, as he does from time to time, and I realized he has a brand NEW fan. I couldn't help taking a picture of these two.
