Benji didn't end up going on three dates that week. He went on one date, with me. It was a double with his brother Levi and my sister Emily. We went to Midway to hear the lovely Angela Soffe (Benji's cousin) sing with her band. It was rainy and all of us wore blue on accident. It was happy.
I've struggled to find the right way to conclude "Our Story", probably because the story has no ending.
I could write about the time I went with Benji to an audition, and the lady at the desk thought I was his wife, and he didn't correct her. We hadn't even decided to be exclusive yet.
I could write about how my heart knew this was coming. I even blogged about it
I could write about this blog post, which I made so I would never forget what day it was. I knew I would want to remember.
I could write about all the prayers that I kept praying throughout all of our dating process, as we made decisions and exercised faith.
I could write about when I found out I was accepted to TWO nursing schools, and Benji was part of the reason I chose BYU. We weren't even dating yet. We were barely even friends. But I had a feeling.
I could write about when I got to drive Benji to the doctor once, and it was my name they wrote down as an emergency contact. I felt so proud of that privilege.
I could write about all the fun we've had: cooking, swimming, taking walks, family parties, road trips, spontaneous movies, the arcade, playing with siblings
I could write about the day that I prayed and told Heavenly Father that Benji was my choice, and my heart felt like sunshine.
I could write about a lot, but what I really feel is this:
God helped us. He helped me be patient and not give up. He helped Benji take a chance on me. He helped me have the courage to speak my mind. His hand was and is in this, every day. I know that as we keep letting Him be a part of our relationship, we will have the hope and courage to keep moving forward.
And that's all she wrote!