Our Story

My wife, Krista, and I met in person for the first time October, 2004. Believe it or not, we unofficially met prior to that through an online Christian dating service. Go figure! Who would have thought? I know I never would have, if you asked me ten years ago. Krista is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We were born, geographically, about three hours from each other and we met approximately 3,000 miles apart. Amazing how the Lord works! Anyways, Krista became a Christian about 7 years ago, which has been great to have a fresh perspective on being a Christian. Krista was married before. About nine months after getting married, her husband had an anurism and she was already pregnant. She has had a VERY difficult road, but has shined through it. We just got married this past April, 2006, so we haven't even been married for a year yet. The song that I wrote and sang to Krista for the wedding is...

"Never Thought It'd Be You"

For many years I knew just how my life would look
We’d meet and fall in love just like a fairy tale book
I knew I’d had it all planned, down to the last detail
But, now I know that God knew how my plan would fail
CHORUS
Never thought it'd be you to make my life complete
And open up my heart where dreams and love would meet
Never thought it'd be true that love could be so real
And in my heart I'd feel… It could only be you.

The first time we met, I knew my plan was wrong
I guess I never knew, that love could be so strong
Yes, it was untraditional, the way we fell in love
But, there is not a doubt, you were sent from God above.
CHORUS
Never thought it'd be you to make my life complete
And open up my heart where dreams and love would meet
Never thought it'd be true that love could be so real
And in my heart I'd feel… It could only be you.

BRIDGE
Here we stand where family and friends have gathered ‘round
I never knew a love like this could ever be found.
CHORUS
Never thought it'd be you to make my life complete
And open up my heart where dreams and love would meet
Never thought it'd be true that love could be so real
And in my heart I'd feel… It could only be you.

I am thoroughly enjoying being a dad. I am planning to adopt "our" daughter and, thank the Lord, she was at a nice age that the transition has been fairly smooth. Its wonderful to hear her call me, "Daddy". We are expecting another daughter in April. What a way to spend the first year aniversary, huh? For those that caught it, that is why I have 2 children listed but a picture of only one. Trust me... I will have plenty of pictures of the new born when she arrives.

I wrote vows, which I read to "our" daughter. To My Little Girl,

Today, your mommy and I have come together to wed
There’s not just two of you, now, but three of us instead
I’ve pledged my life and love to your kind and loving mommy
But only with our little girl, will we truly be a happy family

I pledge to love you as my own ‘til death do us part
But as your Daddy I think that pledge, is just a simple start
For I pledge to follow Jesus and to live for Him each day
So, as you grow and seek His will, I’ll have helped to show the way

I know the years will come and go and you’ll be a lovely lady
But, I just pray that through the years you’ll be proud to call me, “Daddy”
Here I give this little ring to remind you of my love,
Which will not fade or pass away, only true love is from above.

I love you,

From, Your Daddy

As far as meeting for the first time, it was very unique but good. I met her brother for the first time about 2 minutes after I met Krista. I met her aunt about 45 minutes later and then I met her parents the next morning. That was in October and she met my parents and most of my immediate family over Thanksgiving that same year.

The Lord is good and faithful.