The Best Day of My Life (The Day we Met)

In many ways, it was the best day of my life…

I’d noticed you staring. Was it the week before? (After five years, the details get a little foggy.) You’d arrived at Cru early when you saw me for the first time. I was singing on stage in preparation for that night’s worship set. And I saw you stop. Suddenly. You stood completely still at the back for what felt like minutes. There were plenty of people hurrying past you. Plenty of opportunities for you to break your gaze. But you stood still. And stared.

I’d seen you tagged in pictures. And in true Facebook-stalking fashion, the thought had entered my mind.. “I wonder if I’ll end up marrying this boy some day.” Yes. You were handsome. And I loved how you smiled with those chocolate-brown eyes. But the thought had come out of nowhere. I knew nothing about you…

On February 21, 2008 – a Thursday like today – we were mingling with the same three people before Cru. I waited for you to introduce yourself. But you didn’t. So I shoved my hand in your direction, waiting for reciprocation. “Hi, I’m Alyse!” Your handshake was firm, and your voice kind… “Hi! I’m Dylan!” There were other details of course… Like the ride home you gave me and Cam (who was visiting at the time). Ironically – coming from the same Facebook stalker as previously mentioned – I was grateful the random guy I’d just met didn’t tie us up and throw us in his trunk… Little did we recognize the beginning of a love story. Our very own.

Five years ago today, on the best day of my life, I met my future…

Dylan Morrissey, you are the best decision I’ve ever made.

SO many thanks to Mustard Seed Photography for this shot. :)