It was 19 years ago on Christmas Eve

[Towncrier]

That I first met the young woman who I would eventually marry. We saw each other at a Christmas Eve church service at the church where my dad was the minister. I don't know if she saw me first, or if it was I who spotted her. I can still remember the thrill of meeting her after the service was over. Little did I realize how much that chance meeting would effect my life.

Nineteen years later, we are married with two teenage children. Her father (who used to refer to me as "Mr. Christmas Eve") has passed away, so her mom is here to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with us. Tomorrow we will all hop in the car and drive to my sister's home where my parents will join us for our traditional Christmas Day family gathering. I am blessed to have all of these wonderful people in my life.

On this, the eve of the celebration of the birth of Christ, may you all find peace, happiness, and joy. God Bless you all.

 

[Blondie]

What a nice story Towncrier, sounds like a good "chick flick!"

Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!

 

[Breezy_Carol]

What a great story.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

 

[NHAnn]

Aw TC.....
thanks as always for sharing with us.
Blessings to you and yours at Christmas and throughout the new year!!


PS... Tell James to BE CAREFUL

 

[Marla Hellwig]

Happy Holidays to you and yours John

 

[Mskanga]

John , that was a wonderful story , and I hope you have many more years to come and enjoy your family. Merry Christmas to all of you !

 

[ead79]

What a wonderful memory for you to cherish! Your love for your wife and your family shines through in your posts, and I am sure they feel blessed to have you in their lives as well. Merry Christmas from my family to yours! I certainly hope and pray to be surrounded by a husband and family members I love 19 years from now too.

 

[Serena]

Thanks TC for sharing that with us, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.

 

[floridaminnie]

What a wonderful and touching story! Here's to another 19 wonderful years! Merry Christmas!

 

[Kitty 34]

What a touching story, John. Thank you for sharing it and Merry Christmas!

 

[Pop Daddy]

congratulations to the both of you

 

[iluvdisney]

Thanks for sharing that great story John - Happy Holidays to you and yours!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Very nice, John, and thanks for sharing on this Eve of Christmas. Merry Christmas to both you and Sue and the kids too. God bless you all.

Dan

 

[snoopy]

Awww, how sweet, TC. I love how her Dad referred to you as "Mr. Christmas Eve", that is too funny!

 

[Keli]

Hey that same Christmas remains a vivid memory for me too! 19 years ago I was 9.25 months pregnant with my first (and only) child. I was talking to said child tonight about how vividly I remember that Christmas (Ashli was born on the 29th). It was the best christmas present I ever got even if she was a few days late.

 

[Cindy B]

That is so wonderful and romantic.

Your family is so wonderfully caring and loving...

Have a blessed Christmas.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

You have a wonderful Christmas story. Congratulations, wishes, and prayers your way for many more good years together.

To all this Christmas day.
God Bless Us, Everyone!