I think I am a very "go-getter" person. Once I
finally make up my mind as to what I want there is not a single thing that will
stop me from getting it. This mentality crosses over into my love life and I
think it's served me well, BUT it takes some time for me to get to that
state. I met OJ a little over two years ago and while I hate admitting when I
like someone; (I especially hate admitting it when my friends are forcing me
into getting to know him), I couldn't deny the smile that popped on my face when
he came around. I nonchalantly acted like I didn't care when my friends
tried to make us dance at the glow dance together but when they forced us to
take a picture we together, I was cheesing. And so what if OJ's going to
be at cartoon night? Only I was far too excited. Okay, I see him
everywhere and get super nervous? I'll just play it off, but for the love of
make-up do something with yourself Jasmine don't you get that you see him
EVERYWHERE? Look decent please! So maybe I had a crush, it's no big
deal. He probably doesn't like me anyway.
Oh but how hard he makes me laugh. And his smile, my God
that smile. We have joint custody of this Spongebob DVD, it must be a sign,
right?. AND HE LOVES JESUS? SIGN ME UP! Yes I was that type of
crushing but we took the time to get to know each other. I stole a Miami Dolphins
hat from him and he quickly became a really good friend. When I'd see him
around campus, we'd stop and talk. He let Sabrina and I steal his phone to take
selfie's and post them on Instagram as his wcw. And when I received heart
breaking news about one of my best friend's, he offered his prayers and a
shoulder to cry on. I knew then that he's the person I wanted. From there
everything fell perfectly into place, with the help of three of my best friends
haha. The day after my friend's passing we made it official ("I just kinda
thought we were already boyfriend and girlfriend.") In true OJ fashion,
his timing and way of asking was perfect.
Everything happened so fast and never for a single second
would I take it all back. Almost as quickly as he became my best friend, did I
begin to fall in love. (I'M SO CHEESY, I KNOW, I KNOW.) Fast forward a
year later and I knew, Lord willing, OJ would be the man I would marry.
Everything I have prayed about finding in a man, he exceeds. Every little fiber
in me shook when he looked at me but oh my gosh if this isn't the most
effortless love I've ever had. How could I not love him? He sees something so
intriguing in me, he's so supportive and motivating, there's no way I would
ever be stagnant in my faith and becoming a better person, he loves my heart
and my obnoxious laugh. He has more nice things to say about me than I do
myself. He's kind, he's so funny, he works harder than anyone I know, and he is
the biggest blessing because hello, he loves Jesus. I've never had someone be
so painfully honest with me at times, someone who strives his hardest to take
care of me, someone to look at and just be amazed and enthralled because he's
just so good, this can't be real?
Flashback to September 13th, 2015. I'm shaking with
happiness and crying the ugliest tears. OJ's on bended knee, and although there
are loved ones around us, he's the only voice I hear and the only thing I see.
"...I want to ask your hand in marriage, so will you marry
me?" I sincerely mean it when I say, I've never been more sure of
anything in my entire life! Of course I said yes and these past few weeks
have been a whirlwind! I'm on cloud nine and I feel nothing but bliss! The
day was so perfect for so many reasons. Not only did it make me one step closer
to marrying the love of my life but all our family and friends were there
to witness it. My family from Chicago (my freaking dad came down from 6 hours
away!) and my family from Maysville (my sister cried so hard and it melted my
soul), OJ's family from Cleveland (they're just the cutest and I love them), it
was the sweetest thing ever! Hence my ugly tears.
But I'd be lying if I said I was totally surprised. About
three weeks before it actually happened I slowly found out bits and pieces. I
knew enough to anticipate it but not enough to not be surprised. But this has
been my goal; I know it's cheesy and lame and I should aspire for bigger
things, and don't get me wrong, I do. But getting to marry my best friend, my
sunshine when it's cloudy, this son of God's is huge to me. And it makes me
feel so proud. OJ's an incredible human being, far better than I could ever
explain to you all. Getting to call myself his wife and to worship God with him
and build a family and life and to continue to grow up with him is most
definitely goals to me.
So in the simplest words, I'm engaged and it's so exciting
and beautiful and right now I've never felt more blessed and happy. I am so, so
thankful for all the love and support OJ and I have received. I know by some
people's standards we're young and trust me I know how insane it is to try and
plan a wedding while I'm in school! But I was given this man to love, to
cherish, and to serve with and the timing doesn't feel more right than it does
right now. We've prayed and prayed about this giant step and God answers with
all His love and grace. So in 11 months and 10 days you can call me Mrs.
Currie!
