Our love journey is really a special one. I love to tell the story of how we became the Fords because the evidence of God is in the details. In February 2012, God had called home my aunt. During the week as my cousin, her son made arrangements for the funeral, I would check on him regularly just to make sure he was okay and to offer my help. While chatting one day he tells me that his homeboy asked about me. I'm thinking well this isn't a good time for ol' dude to be inquiring about my whereabouts. My cousin goes on to say that we have a lot in common and that he'd like to introduce me to him. Anyone that tried to set me up was given the disclaimer, "I'll meet this person. However, I'm not making any promises on what will come of us meeting."
So, yes of all places, I met my hubby for the first time after my aunt's funeral over BBQ. We attempted to exchange numbers, except his phone was in his car. He called me later that night, we exchanged a few words and decided we would chat the next day because he was working on his sermon. My friends knew I would never marry a preacher. I was okay maybe being a deaconess, but never a minister's wife. LOL!! I shared that with him and all he could do was laugh and offer to demote himself. LOL
The following evening we talked for hours getting to know each other. We were enjoying the conversation when out of the blue, he asked me to marry him. YUP! That's right, within 24 hours of knowing each other my husband asked me to marry him and I said YES!
Every little girl dreams of the day her prince charming will walk into her life, sweep her off her feet, and carry her into her fairy tale life. Considering the fact that I met my hubby and married late, that was my expectation. I thought the Lord would exempt us from trials and tribulations. Why? Well, I had done my part so I had thought. I worked hard for the Lord. I worked at church, at home, and in the community faithfully for years doing the "Lord's Work".
As newly weds we've been dealt several blows. Within a year and half of marriage it seems that life keeps getting harder and harder for us. What I know is that if I had married the wrong man these trying times would be that much harder. Earlier I told you that Lord was in the details, which you couldn't see because I gave you the Cliff Notes version of our love story.
Well 20 years ago you see we had met before. My hubby and I were in the wedding of the cousin that introduced us. They've been best friends since high school. What's funny is that we don't recall meeting each other. The day after our wedding, my cousin posted the pic from their wedding and there we were on opposite sides of the photo. We couldn't help but to laugh. I definitely wouldn't have given him the time of day back then. LOL!!!
Jeremiah 29:11 states, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This is Corey's favorite scripture. We know that our relationship with Christ is what helps us on those days when we feel like we're under life's thumb.
What the devil meant for evil God will turn it for our good. We find comfort in the book of Job. Job was chosen by the Lord to be tested. His wife told him to curse God and die. He was married to the wrong woman. My husband has been loving, supportive, encouraging, and there every step of the way. I knew I chose the right man when he kneeled beside the bed one night and prayed until we were convinced God had heard us. James 5:16 says, "The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."
So I dedicate this entry of my blog to my Adam, my Boaz, my Priest, Provider, Prophet, and Protector, my husband, Corey Ford. I PROMISE to be your faithful wife in sickness and health, for better and for worst, in joy and in sorrow. I PROMISE to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you, to laugh with you and cry with you, and to cherish you as long as we both shall live". I PROMISE.
**Our wedding song, Jagged "Promise"**
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