Amplified Thoughts

We had crossed paths a few different times over the years, however our "chance" meeting in February was about to change our lives.  It was a Thursday night and my friend Jim and I were the only ones to show up for our young adults Bible Study at Talkin Donkey (a local Salv Army coffee shop).  There was a political event going on in the shop, so we decided to go to another coffee shop in town (The Bean Scene aka. The Bean) and do our study there.  It just so happened that Desiree was at The Bean that night, taking time to talk and get to know different customers and staff there.  Jim suggested that we sit with her, so we did ... and we talked... and talked ... and talked.   That's when I started to think "wow this girl is really easy to talk to, and I'm really enjoying our conversation".

Fast forward a bit and Desi had been coming to our bible study, we went on a few hikes together, and had some one on one coffee times.  On March 25th I decided I'd take a bold step.  I knew I had some deep feelings for Desi, and I was pretty sure she was feeling the same, so I texted her that I was going to be at The Bean for coffee that she could join me after she was done work if she wanted to.  I really didn't know if she'd come.  But she did.  She was leaving the next week for a 2 week trip to Israel, so we talked about that a lot.  Then I abruptly changed gears, and got to asking how she was feeling about "us", since we were spending a bunch of time together.  After sharing how I felt, I was thrilled to learn she felt the same!!!!