Love GenX Style Contest entry #1
Remember the story with the most votes wins the "date with your spouse" gift certificate! If you haven't yet submitted a story...what are you waiting for? :)This is from Joy Miller:
"Fifteen year ago my husband and I traveled in a singing group that did recruitment for our Christian college. I was the pianist and he was the (cranky) sound guy. Like most sound guys, he was a little too protective over the sound equipment, and that annoyed me.
So I set out to "change" him.
My plan? Make friends with him and then subtly make suggestions that I hoped would change his behavior. Not surprisingly, I never did get him to change his attitude about the sound equipment, but I won't say that my plan was a total loss.
Nine week after I set my plan in motion, we were engaged! And we're now the proud (homeschooling) parents of three beautiful children."
Thanks,
Joy Miller
http://fivejs.wordpress.com/
http://realworldhomeschool.wordpress.com/
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Win a date with your spouse (whoo-hoo) Love Gen X Style! Share your story and WIN a dinner for TWO to the restaurant of your choice! ($50 maximum)
Tell us the story of how you and your spouse met. If you have photos, send those along, too! All the stories will be published on this blog. The winning story will be the one with the most comments...so tell your friends. A winning story will be chosen at the end of the blog tour and will be published in Tricia's monthly newsletter! (Just think, you'll be famous!
Contest entry form for Generation NeXt Marriage blog tour!
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Stop Lurking! Every week I will draw names for a free Tricia Goyer book from those who comment on my blogs. Winner's choice! Tell your friends.
posted by Tricia Goyer @ 8:42 AM
133 Comments:
I have a story, but I am embarressed to be voted on. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
Jeff and Joy...WOW...I didn't realize he's been cranky for so long! Just kidding!! Ya'll are great together, but getting better looking with age! :)
Hillarious. Especially as I can see you making a plan of attack!
What college was it, and what was the name of the group. I'm an old has-been ex-Christian-music-group (not ex-Christian!) trumpet player, myself. The Lord does indeed work in mysterious ways!
Always a plan! Even tho result was not as expected, the end result certainly was very good!!
Nice story)))
Wow, I can't believe it's already been that long...wink. Don't you know you can't get between a man and his electronics!?
Second try - tornadoe stopped the first. I think your engagement could have been faster than ours. Love the way you look today.
Cute story Joy! VERY cute picture of the two of you :)
Shelley D.
Too fun! Behind every set of eyes is a story waiting to be told.
~Nikki
Well, Well, Well, Joy. I knew you were a schemer, but I truly believe Jeff knew what you were doing all along. You guys look so CUTE!!! this is from Robin and 'Mad Dog' Leidy
Mark and Joy,
You two have always been good together. I didn't know how the two of you met. Good story. Boy Joy, you hooked him fast! You also have 3 wonderful and talented children but I guess they couldn't help taking after their parents!
Cute story! Hope you win!
Kristie
Great story. Guess what Jeff? She really does have control! That's the woman's way, men just don't know it.
A boy and his toys won over by a gorgeous lady ~ inside and out. A musical marriage, how perfect!!
Dawn
Joy,
That was too funny! I especially love the picture of you two. I did not know that you were engaged within 9 weeks!
Tina
that is absolutely adorable!
Great story!
Very cool story. Very touching.
Nice story!!!
hope you win!!
you seem to have made a really nice and musical couple! :))
Great story and I like the picture. Hope you win.
Jimmy H
Touching story!
Hehe. Fixing boys is fun. Your story gets my vote.
Great story! Hope you win.
How romantic!! Traveling together in a singing group...(sigh). You are such a cute couple.. in both pictures!
You were meant to be! What a great couple!! And great kids too!!!
Cranky and protective,but now he is protective of his family. You two even looked alike in your childhood photos posted at your wedding. Keep it going. Love ChewChipSis
What a great story! :) I hope your story wins the prize!
Haha! We've all tried (and failed) to change our men at some point haven't we! ;) Great story!
Great story Joy! You two get my vote for sure.
My brother is a sound guy, so I totally understand the protective stuff! 9 weeks and then engagement! Wow- you almost have us beat!
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com
I'm glad my parents met and married, because if they didn't I wouldn't be here right now.
I didn't know that was how you met, but still I'm glad you did. I bet you had a lot of fun trying to get him to not be mad at the sound equipment. I am really really really really really really glad you met.
So your wedding story is a model of "Aisle-Altar-Hymn"? (Get it? "I'll alter him?") Ha! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh my goodness I love that! Hey, can I use it for a book title?!
Great story! Great couple! Great kids! I am blessed to know this family. You get my vote!
Sherry
NINE WEEKS?? WOW!! Great story, wonderful picture, awesome family!
M.V.
Great story. Wonderful music. Hope you win. AB & Nancy
I read the story, and I loved it! You guys deserve a night out - sure hope you win!
Marianne L.
That's a cute story! Good Luck on the contest!!
Nine weeks? That is awesome! I have never heard that story before. I call you each month and we chat for a while. You helped me out a while back, I am honored to help you out here.
I hope you win this free meal, you two deserve a night out.
I'm sorry it took so long for me to write to you, been busy with work.
I am priveledged to be related to you. You have a awesome guy there. Great kids. Do you have a dog named Spot?
I'm proud of you Joy.
Kuz'n Tim
Here's to a nice dinner!
WTG, Joy, "git her done."
:^) www.JeanButts.us
Neat story. Hope you win the contest.
Great story! Hope you win you deserve a night out you both work hard and have great kids.
Good luck, Joy! A strategy to change an electronics guy sure deserves dinner out! :)
Love, Karen
Wow, you guys were married faster than my hubby and I (took us 7 months)...
Hearing about couples who married faster than we did still surprises me!
Good story, always nice to hear how people get together. And kudos for homeschooling!!
Leave us some leftovers from dinner!!
Great story Joy!
Great story. I love quick beginnings. Enjoy dinner.
Louis in KY
Joy,
Great story! May your dinner be one to remember! God Bless.
Armed Forces Advantage
http://armedforcesadvantage.com
Cute story! Great pictures, too! Isn't that typical ... I'll take him with a few changes .... HA!
Wow!9 weeks has led to 15 years of life together in marriage. He may be cranky, but obviously he was not afraid of committment! Thanks for sharing your story.
Good luck w/marriage and the contest!
Now this is funny!
That plan sure did work! :-)
Very cool! Hope you win!
What a cute story! My favorite!
I like your story mommy. joely
Wow! But when you know you found the right person you don't want to chance losing them!! Good choice!
Nice story. 9 weeks! What a whirlwind that must have been!
aww...that's cute.
That was a fast romance!!! Aren't we silly to ever try to change our hubbies! Those are probably the traits that balance us best!
Good Luck on the contest. All of us couples deserve at least one good meal with our love ones (and without children).
Good luck!
Hey there! How fun to get a peek into your life . . . we have enjoyed getting to know you. Now we know a little more! Looking forward to another year of serving homeschoolers with you both! John & Rosanne
Wow, we were married after two months. I do not think it is weird to get married quickly. Working on 13 years here! CONGRATS!
So how long have you been married now? Amazing how God's hand is in everything! How a beautiful family can come out of one cranky guy and one determined girl! good luck! maybe one of these days, we'll see you again on Wednesday!
Sabrina
the jeff miller on the right is the one I remember - you look marrrvelous now too!
GOD IS GOOD... HIS HAND IS ON YOUR LIFE... BEST OT YOU
Love the photos! What a beautiful story.
Give a hip hip hooray for homeschool! Especially in Aubrey...
My favorite thing is to here how couples met. That's a great story of God orchastrating a beautiful match.
I loved your story, Ms Joy!
Ms. Joy, your story made me laugh!
Great story. I hope you win! Do you need a sitter for your date night?
My vote goes to Jeff and Joy!
it never ceases to amaze me how relationships begin and endure!
My vote goes to the shameless self promoter that is Jeff. Have fun on the date bud.
That is a great story. You should definitely win! Isabelle
I think it would be nice if you won and got a date.
Faith
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I hope you win because my mom likes reading your blog.
Peyton A.
So happy you found each other. Alex
I hope you win. I vote for you! Olivia
That is a really neat story. I think it's great that you knew you were right for each other so soon! Grace
My son also traveled with a contemporary Christian singing group for a year and he married a fantastic singer 10 years ago. God is good, and JOY gets my vote!!!
Kathy
A great man is wonderful to have; even if he doesn't change. Thanks for sharing your story. Trisha
What a great story! I'm a singer and totally know what you mean about sound guys...but I never married one to get him to ease up on the equipment. ROFL
I love your story! My uncle is a sound guy but I don't think he's cranky or overly protective with his equipment.
http://lifewithoutpopcorn.wordpress.com
I too thought my current husband was obnoxious when I met him and putting us together just proves God has a sense of humor! But we're coming up on 20 years so I guess He must be right:).
Terri
Cute Story!
They say you should never try to CHANGE someone... but your plan seemed to have worked! Cute.
With love everything is better.
Phyllis
My friend emailed me about your story... very touching!
Good luck on the contest!!
--Mae
Those sound guys... he must have touched the right cords...
Cindy A.
WOW, and I guess you are now making beautiful music together! Nice to hear about a happy couple!
Mimi
Well what took you guys so long??? I know a couple that did it faster than you... like maybe 2 weeks AND they are still together after 15 years (well, almost) and 6 simply marvelous children!!
Enjoy that dinner because you and your hubby are winners!
Cynthia in Florida
Cute story, Joy! Good luck with dinner :)
Amy
Nice Story
Great Story!! You two deserve to win.
I know just what you mean about the protective sound guy type! Gotta love 'em!
Great story!
How sweet, hope you win a dinner out with your cranky sound guy!
Great story!!!!
Cheryl
9 weeks! Wow! Best wishes, hope you win.
I hope you win!
God works in interesting ways! Good luck on winning!
What a cute story!
Your story gets MY vote !! Martha
Your story has it all! I hope you win the dinner. You deserve it!
Eric M.
Very cute story. I love hearing how couples met. Now I know what you look like:) E-
Ha! Funny how God works, huh?
Aubrey area homeschoolers are the best. Cute story, thank you for sharing.
Hooray for homeschool!!!
Arts and Jazz festival in Denton, TX on April 25, 26 and 27. Hope to see you there.
Our neighbors think were cooky, mysterious and spooky...
The home school family
da, na, na, na, snap snap...
That was a very cute story!
We build our own computers, we never go to Hooters...
The homeschool family
Two bits...
four bits...
six bits a dollar...
all for homeschool, stand up and hollar!!!
Piano teachers are people too???? Wow! Go piano teacher-we love you! Lindsey and Taylor!
Last comment, hope this helps.
We want a winner!
What a sweet and manipulative story!
Our plans are not His plans. But isn't it wonderful that His plans are so much better!
too fun!
I think it's funny that you married someone who annoyed you ... I did the same thing!!
i actually didn't think my husband was my type...only the kind of guy you want to be friends with...and don' they make the best husbands?
That was a cute story! Blessings to you as you celebrate a joyous marriage. Desi
Have fun going out to eat with your husband. Good story.
I had no idea you and Jeff were only together nine weeks before you guys got engaged. That's so crazy!
I'm shocked to see what lengths some of the participants go to get votes (MULTIPLE votes from same person, so many anonymous votes that all sound the same, their children voting - obviously typed by their parents?). Isn't this a Christian blog? How far will people go for a free dinner?
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