I remember taking that drive to Byram. I was going to meet someone and I was extremely nervous. Especially since I was going to be around a bunch of people I didn't know. Her name was Janna, and she was who I was going to meet. Her friends thought we would hit it off because we had so much in common. So, I go and am introduced to everyone. I had a good time talking and hanging out but she didn't seem to like me. I think my biggest hurt was not that she didn't like me but that I was embarrassed from being rejected.

     Anyway, there was someone else there that I caught the eye of, Lisa was her name. I do not recall her flirting with me that night but she definitely stepped up the conversations with me on the phone. We started to talk more and more and I realized that I liked this girl. She was sweet and funny. We started to spend some time together and just really clicked. I really struggled though because she had been divorced. I prayed and prayed over what to do because I really liked her and for someone that wanted to be a minister it was a big decision. I come to find out that the divorce was not her fault. That helped me make the decision to have a relationship with her. I had talked to her about this while I was trying to decide and made the agreement that I would not kiss her unless we could have a relationship together.

     So, I had to tell her what I had decided. I took her to a park and when we got there it was chilly. I decided to get my jacket out of the back of my truck and give it to her. While I was digging for it she started to back away. I thought that was strange. She told me later on that she thought I was looking for a weapon of some sort to hurt or kill her with. We then sat down at one of the picnic tables to discuss this next step. As I looked at her I realized even more how beautiful she was. I told her that I had made a decision. Then we were interrupted by a guy that lived next the this park. He was standing outside burning something in the ditch in front of his house. Oh, did I mention he was wearing only his underwear?!

     Anyway, I looked at Lisa and did the only thing I could do. I couldn't put into words what I was thinking or feeling. So, I kissed her. She knew then what my answer was and I knew then that there was something special about this girl. This was the beginning...