. . . and ready for 100 more
OK, so i have to tell my side now (if you don’t like cheese, skip this post). We first met because my roommate was dating her roommate. I went over to her apartment and here was this LOUD and PROUD woman saying crazy stuff and laughing hysterically with her other roommate (Gina–they feed off each other). I’ll admit, I thought it was a little strange, but it was funny.
The next semester, we end up in the same accounting class and sit by each other. The class was awful, but I was actually so excited to go to accounting, because we would have such a good time: discussions about the trivial, the serious, the mundane, the hilarious. Marissa has this–I don’t know what else to call it (but once you’ve been around her, you know what I’m talking about)–love of life, that is magnetic and infectious and hilarious. Accounting 210 brought us together as friends.
There was always a little something more there, but it went unspoken. After the semester was over, I hadn’t seen Marissa for almost a month, and she called me up and chewed me out. I think that was when I first recognized it. She took a little longer. In fact, it wasn’t until after we had a fight (I like to think it was all the romantic tension), had emailed back and forth, and I apologized and took her out to dinner. That was our first date. And a month and half later, we were engaged.
The first time we met with our Bishop in Ohio, for tithing settlement, he had never met us, but he told us that with two strong-willed people, you’ll have more fights and worse fights in the beginning, but in the long-term it will be worth it. That’s been true for us. I mean, a fight is what brought us together.
Marissa is amazing in many ways–not least her statuesque body–but the best thing about her is how she makes it fun and exciting (and occasionally a little bit scary) to be around her. She makes you comfortable to be yourself. She celebrates life every day. I can’t imagine it any other way.
suzie romans said,
May 7, 2008 @ 2:04 pm
Very sweet and so true. Marissa is a crazy, fun person and we love having her in our family. I love that I was “in the know” when you were contemplating your relationship and watched you fall in love. I could tell something was up the first time I met her. Too bad April had a crush on Jord since he was already taken….I picked up on that too. You guys have been through alot in your young marriage and I know will be stronger for it. Marissa has weathered it well and not lost her sense of humor. You, DENTON , have been the rock for her I always knew you would be. We are proud of you both and love your family beyond description. I love Bishop Rob ..his advice and the way he and Robin loved you in Ohio. Every parent hopes their kids have a Bishop like him
Glad you came back in and didn’t stay sleeping in the car:).
HML said,
May 7, 2008 @ 7:14 pm
Love it, Den-en. Only YOU could handle the package deal of me and Gina being wacko upon a first interaction.:) Anyone who could survive their first interactions with us, only you and James, are the true loves. It’s so fun to reflect upon that time! I remember Gina being so back and forth and the time she called and said, “Um, I think I’m in love with Denton.” That was AWESOME! Okay, so I think I’m missing something about your bishop and a sleepover in the car? I’ll need some details sometime!:) You’re my favorite for Gina, Den-en…thanks for taking such great care of her…and letting her be ALL HER and nothing else! I love that you 2 found each other…and you’re so not cheese!:)
Laurene "Lips" Ross said,
May 8, 2008 @ 10:23 pm
You are so sweet! BlAH! I mean cool! no, no, no, you ooze love for Marissa. You two are so blessed to have found each other.
emily said,
May 16, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
I have to say – I felt some of the same ways about Marissa. She was so crazy and fun that you had to join in – -
Which is why I got fired from Enrich. She was young and crazy and smart.
I have her to thank for the joining of myself and Jelly – - -
Happy anniversary to you guys – We’ll be nine years in July
Melissa said,
May 26, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
That is a great story. Denton who knew you are so sweet! Happy Aniversary. I love you both.