I had taken time on my trip to really pray about what God would have for me with Tyler. Over the seven weeks prior, our relationship had changed significantly and I had found out (not from him...though he was pretty obvious) that he liked me. It scared me to death because I realized how much I had come to care for him over the years and the trip made me realize how much I could miss him...as I cried at the airport, on the plane, as I went to sleep at night...needless to say I was a mess! But God was so faithful to answer my questions. One night while praying He made very clear that I was going to marry Tyler! And I totally freaked out...haha. But I emailed my mom the next morning and told her I had faith to move forward, if the opportunity arose. Little did I know that within the hour my dad got an email, from Tyler, wanting to "have coffee." And later that trip, God gave me a picture of Tyler standing at the airport with flower...waiting for me. And again, I freaked out! Was this going to happen? Was it just me being stupid? Ack! God was definitely teaching me to trust everything to Him.
So I got off my flight with much excitement/nervousness/worry that I was getting my hopes up and maybe that all this was not God, but me being a dreamy girl, wishing things would happen. But then as I came up the escalator into the main terminal...I saw him, standing there with a rose, waiting for me! And he was smiling at me! And he was cute! And I was shaking so much I could barely walk! ;-) I can still see that whole moment in my head...I honestly felt like it was a dream or I was in a movie. So then we had some awkward small talk before he finally got up the nerve to tell me what this was all about and by the time I left the airport...still shaking...I had Tyler Shaw for a boyfriend! (And I didn't stop shaking till 4 am! I also didn't eat for 2 days cause I was too excited. I know...I'm really strange!)
And after two wonderful years, I still have him...though he's a bit more than a boyfriend now! I still have moments that I stare at him and wonder, "How the heck did I get here? How did he ever come to pick me?" and moments when we both think of the past and laugh, thinking how funny it is that we ended up with each other. But we know that it is only because of God's mercy and kindness...I know I am blessed far beyond what I deserve and looking back only makes me all the more grateful for what He has done in my life!(And look how short my hair was then!)
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Wow, I never knew about all those details. A match made in heaven, I suppose! I'm so glad you're in our fambly!
I remember the day Marybeth told me you two were an item, and my first thought was, "WHY DIDN"T I THINK OF THAT BEFORE? IT"S PERFECT!' Which is just another confirmation that God has much better ideas than me, and I can see so many reason why you two complement each other perfectly. Happy "Together" Anniversary!:-)- Beth
Aww..this is a such a cute story.....I can totally understand that feeling of uncertaintly and nervousness of not knowing what's going to happen and learning to trust God........But it's so refreshing to realize that He is NEVER wrong and that he has everything in His hands.... Tell Tyler Carlos Contrera's daughter said HI (hahaha that's what Jordan Bendi and he used to call me everytime they saw me :p)
That is a Fabulous story and I am so glad you shared it.
It is great when you see God leading and the bigger part is us trusting Him to do it and letting go.
oh wow! i had never heard this fabulous story before! how very fun and exciting! what a great story to tell your kids one day too!
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