Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

16 Years Ago

March 5 is a special day for Nicki and me.  16 years ago today, Nicki and I went on our first date.

Here's a snapshot of what happened on March 5, 1994.

1. I cleaned my truck inside and out. (Yep, I drove a truck back then. And I will again someday.)

2. I picked Nicki up at her house and we made the 45 minute drive from Georgetown to Eastgate.

3. We went to see the movie 8 Seconds at the old Showcase Cinemas. (What else would a couple of country kids go see but a rodeo movie?) Nicki didn't want to cry on our first date, so she fought back tears during the movie. I wanted her to think I was a sensitive guy, so I actually tried to fake a tear or two.  Neither one of us succeeded in our efforts.

4. Dinner at the Eastgate Applebees. I'm not sure I even knew what I was eating.  I was too focused on not saying or doing anything stupid.

5. 45 minute drive home. Once we arrived at her house, she thanked me for the evening and I drove home knowing I was asking this girl out again.

The rest is history. Neither one of us ever dated anyone else from that moment on. And 16 years later, I still don't want anyone else.