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Years Ago
 

Twenty-two years ago, a girl met a boy

She didn’t notice him right away
He didn’t stand out and she had a boyfriend back home
It seemed like any other day

Twenty-two years ago, she looked more closely at him

She asked for a kiss
She broke up with the boyfriend back home
But she was afraid he was someone she’d miss

Twenty-two years ago, the boy engraved Bible verses

And attached them to a plaque
Her very first real gift from him
And there was no looking back

Twenty-one years ago, there was some give and take

They weren’t sure they’d make it
One and then the other needed some space
But they still had love and didn’t want to break it

Twenty years ago, they both said “I do”

They made promises among God and friends
They were so young that some worried
But they knew their love would never end

Eighteen years ago, they got some bad news

The boy was very ill
They said the cancer could be cured
But for a while, their world stood still

Fourteen years ago, they got the most wonderful news

She was expecting a baby
They didn’t even think they could have
This fairy tale could last, just maybe

Thirteen years ago, it was a very tough year

Forever after was put to a test
They had to learn to go from couple to family
And they were both so stressed

Eight years ago, their family was complete

To the little girl, they would add a boy
They felt comfortable as a family
Perfect balance in two girls and two boys

Six years ago, after several other moves

They moved to a great town
They met good friends and made a house their home
And finally felt settled down

It all started twenty-two years ago

But they are praying for a lot more time
To watch their children grow
And have love stories of their own
 
-- Jennifer Rulon --