Harry & Andrea

Engaged! (2006)

10

The number of months that Harry and I dated before we were married.

It may seem short to some and long to others, but we are thankful for the story God gave us because it is rich in His faithfulness and provision. We were both learning to be prepared to follow the Lord wholeheartedly into a life of singleness if He chose, but each longing and praying for a spouse…when he opened our hearts to each other.

Only acquaintances for several years as members of the same church and worship team, we officially met in 2003 when I was singing on our church’s worship team for the first time at our fall retreat and Harry was doing sound. There were no sparks.

It wasn’t until 2005 that we actually noticed each other. God provided many opportunities that year for us to talk and get to know each other–a friend’s birthday party, my move from Green Hills Nippers Corner, movies in the park, coffee, preparing for cross-cultural team trips together with our church. But, neither of us knew what God was doing until later that year. (This is usually where Harry and I disagree over how many times he asked me out before we finally had coffee.

And in January, Harry started the conversation that we continue today–how to best love each other and partner with each other for God’s glory. Only then, it was in the context of dating, or courtship–whatever you want to call it.

*I promise Day 9 won’t be as sappy!