How We Met

debralee (61) in blog • 7 years ago

~ Happy Valentines Day ~

I thought this would be the perfect day to tell you the story of how Jon and I met.

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I actually met Jon long before we started dating at a friend of mine's kid's birthday party. He was her next door neighbor. It was a brief meeting and we had nothing more than a casual conversation that day.

At the time, I was in a troubled relationship and was not there looking for a date. Not that my friend did not try because she hated the man I was with.

My friend put quite a bit of energy into telling me all about Jon and how she thought we would make a perfect couple. From then on, that is all I heard from her. I was not interested though because I was still far too deep in my failing relationship.

When that relationship finally ended my friend was hot on my trail about Jon. I was not ready to think about dating yet and I wasn't too crazy about the blind date thing either. I also had concerns about what it would be like if Jon and I didn't work out. He was, after all, my friend's neighbor.

After some soul searching and going on a few dates with men that I did not click with I decided to have my friend give me Jon’s number. At that point, I just thought it would be nice to have a friend to go see movies with.

Our first phone conversation we talked for two or three hours. We both felt a connection we could not explain but we did not let each other in on that fact just yet.

We decided to meet at the mall for our first date. We didn't have any definite plans but we had discussed that we could do dinner, a movie or both. Our main goal for the date was to meet and hang out face to face.

Jon actually did not remember meeting me at the park, the first time we ever seen each other. He was busy chasing his son around that day and my hair changed drastically between our first two meetings.

His cell phone rang a half hour into us walking around the mall. It was his sister letting him know their mother was on her way to the hospital. He got off the phone with a torn look on his face. He apologized in a way that showed me he thought I might think he was ditching me.

To be honest the thought had never crossed my mind, so it's a good thing he was not. We walked to our cars; I hugged him and told him to go make sure his mom was okay.

From that point on we talked on the phone daily. We spent as much time together as our lives would allow and we had no interest in looking further by dating others. It was almost like neither of us really had a choice and it was just meant to be.

We have the same goals, wants and morals in life. Our personalities blend perfectly. We have a lot in common, but enough different to keep it interesting. To put it simply, we fit each other like a glove.

That was back in 2006 and we still feel that way.

I will see you all after work.

If You Are Reading This, I Hope You Have An Awesome Day!

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7 years ago by debralee (61)

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dswigle (70) · 7 years ago

It's beautiful when it clicks for the both of you and all the other details work too! I love to hear stories like these.

Happy Valentines Day!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks @dswigle.

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hope777 (63) · 7 years ago

I love this story of how you met, thank you for sharing it with us. How long after that did you get married?

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

We were together for about 6 years before we got married.

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chelsea88 (64) · 7 years ago

Loved reading this. Happy valentine day!

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you!

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deerjay (67) · 7 years ago

Awe, that is a wonderful story!! Sometimes going through the bad is worth it to get to the good!! I went through a similar experience. You two make a beautiful couple!! Happy Valentine's Day!! ❤

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Yeah, I think each step leads us to where we belong. I appreciate Jon more because of what I went through before him. I think he can say the same.

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manorvillemike (65) · 7 years ago

They say there is someone out there for everyone.

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I've always believed that. Lord knows I had to kiss a frog before I found Jon. lol

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dswigle (70) · 7 years ago

A toad! You had to kiss the toad with warts! Admit it! ;)

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

You are not kidding @dswigle. Ha!

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westley-nash (42) · 7 years ago (edited)

It's so clear that you two are perfect together, we only have to watch one of your vlogs to see that :) I've known the zombie relationships myself, where they are a grind and yet you really don't want to let go. But they often say as one door closes, another opens; a better more caring one :)

I'm so glad you two found each other, it's very reassuring to know that couples like yourselves exist :)

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks @westley-nash I was certainly ran through the mill before I found Jon. I think everything we go through leads us to where we need to be though. At least in the long run.

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westley-nash (42) · 7 years ago

Absolutely :) Each in our own time and place it seems :)

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prydefoltz (65) · 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your story of love, Debra. It is so nice when two wonderful people find each other:)

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

:D

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mcsamm (71) · 7 years ago

Wow...nice moment shared together...and hey wishing you sweet vals day with much steemit love @debralee

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I hope you had a nice Val Day too.

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trudeehunter (71) · 7 years ago

I really enjoyed reading about how you and Jon met @debralee. I met my John on a blind date too .........something a mutual friend had been trying to set up for ages but I kept resisting. I'm so glad I gave in because 48 years later we are very happily married and enjoying life immensely.

debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I love that we have similar stories! I'm glad I gave it too. :D

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trudeehunter (71) · 7 years ago

It is special isn’t it? Have a wonderful weekend Debra 🌻

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tipu (67) · 7 years ago

Hi @debralee! You have received 0.1 SBD tip + 0.01 SBD @tipU from @dswigle :)

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks!

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old-guy-photos (73) · 7 years ago

Awww....so cute.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

:D

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artizm (60) · 7 years ago

<3

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

:D

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roky (62) · 7 years ago

I hope you enjoy the day

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks, I hope you did too.

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sanddrift (58) · 7 years ago

This is a beuatiful story and its so nice to see your in love. And great you steamed it.
My wife and my self have been married for 18 years now.
we are new and from Australia. We will follow, I think we have some common interest.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you. I followed you as well. I have to work today so if I don't make it over to your page before work, I will stop by after. :)

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zlata777 (58) · 7 years ago

A cute couple.
I wish you happiness and health!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks! :)

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me2selah (66) · 7 years ago

Wow! It is really nice feeling to be inlove! I also made post about how i met my husband. :) very timely since its hearts day! Stay inlove! ❤❤

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I'd love to read your story. I have to leave for work shortly though. If I don't get to it before I leave, I will when I am back home this evening. :D

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me2selah (66) · 7 years ago

No worries! Just take your time. Take care and drive safe.

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mnallica (60) · 7 years ago

you are so lucky to have each other! happy valentine's day!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you! :)

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puroypoi (49) · 7 years ago

Aaaaw, that was so sweet story Ms. Deb. More than a decade now of togetherness. Now I fully know why, you gave that wonderful comment on my post. Thank you for sharing this. ;) Sorry if I find it reading late.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you @puroypoi It's okay, I had to work today so I have been late in doing everything today. lol

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tattoodjay (73) · 7 years ago

Such a beautiful story Happy Valentine’s Day to you both

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks so much @tattoodjay!

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tattoodjay (73) · 7 years ago

Most welcome

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innerstellar (53) · 7 years ago

@debralee! Happy Happy Day to you both! Much love! 💕🔥💕💌💛💚💜💘

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks! Much love to you too.

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yassinof (51) · 7 years ago

you both look gorgeos wish you a happy life

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you.

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icybc (54) · 7 years ago

Any more? You left me hanging, and that is not nice, lol...You can make a series out of this, and Jon can write his version too..Oooh, I am getting excited :-) I always like your story and your writing!

Have a great day at work!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks so much @icybc I'm not sure I have enough to make a series out of it. Things were a little complicated until we dated long enough to feel comfortable with meeting each others kids. Although technically I had met his at that birthday party. lol

We later realized we both waited to say I love you for a good while after we felt it. Even once we did start to hint around about it, we would say things like 'you know I do'. I can't say when we officially turned it into 'I love you' but its a cute time to look back on.

Our brains had the breaks on but our hearts already knew. :)

I'm still working on Jon with the blogging thing. I hope to at least get him out for some picture taking this weekend.

icybc (54) · 7 years ago

I respect people who waited and held back the "I love you" saying thingy! To me, it is sacred, and shouldn't be throwing around so easily and freely especially for couples. If it is that easy after the first few meetings to say, so is the "I don't love you anymore"..I don't know, I believe I am old fashion and a stick in the mud!!

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

I agree 100%

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redheadpei (66) · 7 years ago

Beautiful story. So happy you found each other, Deb @debralee. Happy Valentines Day to both of you.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thanks @redheadpei!

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euniceokoh (39) · 7 years ago

Such a beautiful story! Love is a beautiful thing especially when you find the one who is your own, specially made to fit you. I love the part "We have the same goals, wants and morals in life. Our personalities blend perfectly. We have a lot in common, but enough different to keep it interesting. To put it simply, we fit each other like a glove." Totally lovely!

Continue to enjoy a fruitful, productive, and fulfilling union together. Cheers.

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debralee (61) · 7 years ago

Thank you so much!

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