My life changed dramatically when I walked into Founder's on that day 4 years ago. Little did I realize that I would meet the love of my life. In fact, I was at a point in my life where I was determined not to meet the love of my life, but as usually goes, God had a different plan. On that wonderful night, I met Tiffany Michelle Couchman. I don't remember the date, I don't remember the conversation going around the table, nor do I remember what she was wearing. I do remember her face and the look in her eyes. I remember being struck by her. I wasn't going to let myself get that twitterpated at the time, remember I was purposely trying not to meet "the one." But I was struck.
Not that many months later, we started dating. Again, I tried to keep my expectations realistic; I had been burned in the past. But something just seemed different about this woman, different in a totally new and wonderful way.
Slowly, ever so slowly, God began to convince me that it was in fact time to come to grips with the fact that I was dating the love of my life. I was dating the woman I had always dreamt about, a woman with a heart of gold, strong, determined, and resilient, who strove to be her best and to make others better.
I was convinced, but could I make myself vulnerable enough to open up that tough shell that was the door to Tiffany's heart? I knew I had no choice but to try. Slowly, every so slowly, Tiff began to realize the extent of my feelings for her. And she began to realize the depth of her feelings for me.
It was a little over a year after we started dating that I took her to Ludington. I knew what her answer would be, but I was still incredibly nervous. I thought I knew what God wanted, but was I wrong? No, I was not wrong; God had made it extremely clear to my thick head that she was the one. I got down on one knee and asked the question. You should know her answer by now.
Never in my life have I felt God's guidance so much as when he introduced Tiffany into my life. Each day, my life has been better than it was before. Each day, she helps me to become a better man, and each day I thank God for her.
And now, as you all know, God has blessed us with a little bundle of joy named Kincaid. I have never been so proud as when he popped out. He is a result of my love for Tiff and her love for me. He is beautiful, and he is perfect.
What is so wonderful about it all is that I get to see Tiff at her very absolute best: as a mother. I have never seen a person with such innate gifts for parenthood. She automatically knows how to make kids like her and still be firm at the same time. They respect her. They want to be with her. They love her. Caid is no different. I see the look of love in his eyes as he peers at her. I see the effect that her voice has on him.
This one's for Tiff. My life and my love. The perfect mother. My beautiful wife and my best friend.
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