I can't believe it! It's been 11 years tonight since I went on a blind date with Chris. I remember coming into the Triple on Broad St. in Richmond to meet him. He was sitting there holding roses and I was so impressed that he was so romantic. We ate dinner together and I remember a lot of talking and laughing but neither of us remember what we talked about. Then we left The Triple to go to Bandito's in the Fan. We stopped at my apartment to put my roses in some water. As we were walking to the door of my apartment building, I said, "You're not a rapist are you?" He said, "no" and seemed a little surprised by my blunt question. My roommate, Nichole, was in the apartment so she was able to meet Chris briefly. Then, we headed to Bandito's. On the way there I said, "I like you car (his Ford Explorer), it has testosterone all over it!" He said, "Oh man, and I even washed it this afternoon." I remember thinking, ha!, he has a quick wit, I like that.
We had a nice time at Bandito's and he took me home. I remember thinking after he left that I'd like to see him again! Here we are, 11 years later. I'm thankful to spend my life with him. He makes me laugh and smile a lot! He gave me a wonderful dog, Molly, and 2 amazing and beautiful children. I am so thankful to have met Chris and believe that the blind date truly was a gift from God.
