Andy and I met back in 2002 when we both worked at Haggen on Meridian St. He was the produce boy and I was the front parcel, then checker girl. I was still in my last year in high school and Andy had just graduated from college, and there we were crossing paths in this part-time job at a grocery store, not having any clue that one day we were to date, non the less one day get married!
After two years of friendship which involved traveling for Andy, and starting college for Liz, many adventures and life events filled our lives and led us to different but similar paths. Good thing for phones and email, Andy and I kept in touch always. No matter what. I, living in the dorms having fun in my first year of college while Andy was in Oregon, Costa Rica or Alaska.
From our first date (a run at Lake Padden, with a walk at Bolavard Park), to pen pal relationship, to crossing paths again, we realized not only were our lives and group of friends meshing together all of a sudden (that's B'ham for you), over the years we came from being these strangers to being really amazing friends. Next thing you know this Andy fellow was more than just some guy I met at Haggen, but this amazing person that I was falling for, and he for me.
We went on a run one day at Lake Whatcom, North Shore trail, and by the end of the 6 mile there and back, we had decided we were officially dating. Who were we kidding, it was time to take the next step. Four years later, here we are....
Andy is the best man I have ever met, he is my sunshine, my wings, and the most positive supporting best friend I have ever had. Thank you for all your love, care and genuine being, and best of all always allowing me to be myself and loving who I am.
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