We met at Louisiana Tech University at the Association of Baptist Students (ABS - similar to BCM just smaller). There was an orientation party going on and we met while playing volleyball outside. It didn't take long for us to become great friends since we both were heavily involved in ABS events, activities, and worship services. After a few months, we really got to know each other really well around our fellow friends. We knew there was some type of attraction between us that was different than everyone else. Thomas was eventually ready to act. In December, there was one day that I, RobiDonna, was asked out on a date (in person - no texting over the phone type mess). It was something I will never forget because, oh my goodness, that takes so much courage to do these days. I admired him greatly for asking me out in person and specifically labeling it as a date - because many men like to say, "let's go hang out together" or something like that. Anyway, at the time when he asked me out, I was not mentally ready. There was still a lot of emotional baggage, stress, and mess I was trying to work out with myself. I told him that I could see the connection we had between us was strong and I in fact was very attracted to him. I asked if he would wait on me until I was mentally ready for a relationship. And guys, he waited. This guy is the most patient man in the world. The whole time that he waited, he never once pressured me, pushed me, NOTHING but encouragement and understanding. He ended up having to wait around 6 months before I was ready! Our first official date was in the beginning of June. We ate Freddy's Burgers and walked around a nearby park. It was a magical time.

It is still a magical time. It has been such a pleasure to get to know more and more about each other every day. And y'all, let me tell you, a relationship focused, centered, and anchored around Jesus Christ is the BEST kind of relationship out there. We are so thankful to God to have such a focused, Christ-centered, Godly relationship. We both try to encourage each other in our pursuit of holiness and living for God daily. We are so ready to become one so that we can spend the rest of our days glorifying Christ in and through our marriage! We are so excited!