It is unbelievable how much has happened in my life in the past months. On October 22, I met Harold Spriggs on eHarmony and we began pursuing a relationship. Through many emails, phone conversations, and visits we got to know each other and fell in love. Harold stole my heart. :-) On January 13th, Harold asked me to marry him, and I said yes! I am excited for us to start our life together and finally be able to see each other EVERY DAY!!! Harold is from Chicago (a suburb of Chicago, to be specific) and while he has made every effort to visit as often as possible, 250 miles is still too great of a distance. Harold is so good to me. I am blessed to have such a wonderful man love me and look out for me. :-)

After we get married, I will be living in Illinois with him. I will look for another job as a barista (mmmm, coffee!), and finish up my associate's degree in the fall. I will also be getting involved in Harold's church and another pregnancy center. I have grown to live Michigan and the friends I have made here (some of my dear, lifelong friends are Michiganders), and will miss them all. However, I am excited to start a life with my husband. Harold and I both have a passion for helping people however we can, and I am excited to see the opportunities God provides for us.

I suppose I should add a few more details about Harold. He is currently an EMT with a private ambulance company in Chicago. He absolutely loves his job! I was able to ride along with him a couple months ago, and I see why he love it so much. I had such a great time seeing my man doing what he loves. He is great with his patients and really puts 200% into his work. In high school he worked with the Naperville FD and fell in love with firefighting. He is working towards becoming a firefighter and also becoming a paramedic. Along with his love for helping people, Harold has a love for God, and a faith that has withstood the many challenges life has thrown at him.

I am excited to come alongside Harold and journey through life together. He makes me smile, laugh, and simply enjoy life. Every hour away from him feels like a year. He always has a great story to tell that will either make me laugh, groan, or be thankful he loves his job and I don't have to do it! We know life won't always be easy, but we're prepared to face hard times together. I am glad I found the one I will spend the rest of my life with, and can begin that lifelong process of getting to know him even more.

I could probably write ten more pages about Harold, but will leave you with this. Oh, and did I mention that I love him? :-)

-the soon-to-be Mrs. Spriggs