Yesterday we progressed a step in our relationship and our commitment to each other. Since we live an hour apart, I in St. Cloud and Jess in Golden Valley, phone calls are the long-distance type. Until now, we had been doing the best we could to get around paying too much to call each other. …
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Born to Ski
My brother (Mike), Andy, and I went out on my parents’ lake to do some skiing. The lake was a little choppy, although I think my brother insisted that it was glass earlier and we could have gotten in some good skiing had I not dawdled. Since it was choppy, my brother and I weren’t …
Things We Want to do Together This Summer
Biking in Bloomington, along the river Mini Golf Kayaking Tubing down a river Valleyfair Como Zoo State Fair Fly Jess’ stunt kite (attempted) Water Skiing Horseback Riding Rollerblading Bake a bunch of different kinds of cookies Street Level – Street Evangelism Go to the Boundary Waters
Nice Guys Don’t Always Finish Last
Andy is a nice guy – a really nice guy. During the first few weeks of my relationship with Andy, I had totally conflicting feelings about him. In person, he came across as shy and unconfident. But, over the phone, he was energetic and a great conversationalist. I was so afraid I was going to …
What I Love about Jessica
Her faith in Jesus Her energy She understands me She appreciates my sense of humor She’s very loving Her smile She enjoys doing the things I enjoy doing She goes out of her way for me Her desire for a Biblical/Godly relationship She is generous Her loyalty (overall) She’s almost as picky as me so …
What I Like about Andy
Strong Christian His personality Good communicator Smart – even about stuff I’m not smart at (e.g., technology) Funny – makes me laugh Sweet – makes my heart melt when he looks at me He loves/adores me He teaches me stuff that has drawn me closer to God We get along so well Not much dating …
A Little About Jessica
I was born on August 5, 1976 in Hutchinson, MN. My mom’s name is Dee and my dad’s name is John. I have an older brother named Mike and a younger sister named Katie. I lived in Hutchinson, MN for a year before my family moved to Litchfield, MN to run an auto parts store. …
Phil & Katie’s Wedding
This picture was taken at The White House, in Kragnes, MN, on Katie and Phil’s wedding day. I was the maid of honor and Andy was groomsman. Their wedding was the best wedding ever! My mom took the picture below of Andy breaking into the bridal cottage just after the bridesmaids and I helped Katie …
A Little About Andy
Born: Saturday, November 5, 1977 in Owatonna, MN I lived in Owatonna until I was 6 years old, when my family moved to the Twin Cities. We lived in Coon Rapids for less than a year before moving to Anoka. I was in first grade when we moved to Anoka. When I was in the …
Everybody Loves Andy
One thing that has been so nice and reaffirming about my relationship with Andy is how much my immediate and extended family loves Andy. I’m not at all surprised, I’m just happy. Andy fits right in with my family since he is able to both give and take jokes. When Andy and I were leaving …