Chuck Reynolds
Julia Legler
When I first saw Julia she was the quiet girl standing by the wall looking at her feet. Being curious about the apparent uniqueness of her foot apparel, I decided I needed to learn why it she thought her shoes deserved such intense study and meander over and inquire. The pick-up line that I got the attention of the girl I am marrying was “What’s so interesting about your feet?”
She had gotten her toe-nails her painted for the party. Thank God she did because those nails started a conversation that led to a relationship that changed my life.
Though we were separated by many miles and different in many ways, Julia taught me more about myself, my friends and my family than any other person. From the wonder of art to the joys of gardening and the benefits of communicating well Julia and I continue to grow together.
Life always creates challenges. Our relationship comes with many challenges, but just as many rewards. The companion, the shoulder to sleep on, the ear to listen and the skills to compliment.
As we begin our journey through life together – in a new city, with new knowledge – I am excited, anxious, cautious and but willing to embark on a whole new adventure. Together we will make new friends, build stronger bonds, welcome new life into this world, help others and be helped.
Today, the I becomes We. Today, I am marrying the girl of my dreams.
Chuck, I found this essay now, just days before Julia’s birthday and the day on which last year you proposed to her. Thank you for such nice words about the girl who also means the most to me – my daughter, my Julia, now your Julia, too. What I know is that you and she are best for each other. How else does it explain how God lead you to each other – to love, to cherish and to “obey your heart”. As you continue your journey here are some words I found that exemplify what marriage is all about: “From every human being there rises a light that reaches straight to heaven and when two souls that are destined to be together find each other, their streams of light flow together and a single brighter light goes froth from their united being.” (Baalshem Tov)
Comment by Jennifer Legler — September 4, 2010 @ 2:15 pm