My Story Part 7: I'm in

One Friday evening, my phone rings. The name comes up: David Wetzel. I was ecstatic and nervous at the same time. We had gone on one date. We had texted during Christmas break. I was eager for another connection.

Thus proceeded a three hour conversation.

I was amazed how the conversation flowed so seamlessly. We talked about old teachers, our jobs, future plans, how when we see Jesus better, we see our sin better and we understand grace better. Then we went right back into favorite books, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings movies, and then back to church and Jesus. At one point I threw myself on the bed thinking this couldn't be real. Could it really be that there is a man who can talk about Jesus in the same breath as regular conversation? Could it be that I don't have to bring up faith in an awkward "where are you with Jesus" talk? Could it be that I could talk on the phone for three hours without feeling bored? awkward? uncomfortable?

The next week was a fun worldwide.

• Iceskating on Wednesday
• Dinner on Friday night
• German New Years on Sunday

Dave throughout all of this showed himself to be someone I could talk to. He showed himself to be someone who I could listen to all day. 

One week later... He came up to Williamsburg. We walked around Waller Mill Park, walking and talking for hours. We sat on a bench overlooking a beautiful lake. It was then that David Wetzel told me he would like to date me exclusively. After I said yes, we went to the James River where we held hands and prayed committing our relationship to the Lord. 

At this point... I feel like the most blessed woman in the world.