Jacob and his guitar

Jacob and I first formally met at a young adults Bible Study back in 2001.  He was in charge of leading worship and I was the new girl in the group.   I knew most of the people in the group, but was just getting re-involved with our church after moving home from Miami.

I noticed Jacob right away and was immediately interested in learning more about the guy with the guitar.  I kept my feelings quiet, but mentioned Jacob to one key person.  She quickly (unbeknownst to me) called Jacob and made him aware of my little crush.

Shortly after their conversation Jacob asked me out and it wasn't long before we were dating seriously.

One of the things that I remember clearly about the beginning of our relationship was that I loved to sit and watch him play his guitar.  We would sit on his parent's couch and I would listen to him practice for worship.  I remember thinking that I could sit and watch him forever.....

Well, shortly after we got married we moved to Pittsburgh and the guitar got left behind.  I missed our days of hanging out on that couch and wondered if he would play again.  Law school and life took over and music was something more listened to than played.  The guitar would come out on special occasions and rare times when others encouraged him to play, but it wasn't a huge part of Jacob's life any more.

Fast forward to present day and New City Presbyterian Church.  Since we've been attending, Jacob has gotten involved in worship again.  He mostly plays bass, but will be playing his guitar again in two weeks!  He got his guitar out last night and played a bit for Jack and me.  It was fun to think again about those days ten years ago -- before marriage, law school, a home, lots of life, and Jack.  It's fun to look back, but even more fun to live this life together as a family!

Jack wanted to play too

Jack watching his daddy play

Let's dance!