The Rest of the Story
People have often asked me, "How did you and Tia meet?" If you want to know, keep reading. It's not that long of a story.
The first time I saw Tia was right outside the girl's dorm at Alabama Christian College (now Faulkner University). She had a large patch over her right eye because she had lost sight in it just a few weeks before school. She and her sister had been in a terrible car accident and they were both still recovering from it but Tia was determined to come to college. She has always had a "go get'em" attitude.
I remember thinking, "She has the most beautiful smile." Of course she was also very talkative. I think she thought I was kind of cute. She did like my big Adam's apple poking out from my neck and she really liked my deep voice. I would often call her sunshine because she would light up the room when she walked in.
Well, in the words of my favorite song by REO Speedwagon ("What started out as friendship has grown stronger") we developed as wonderful relationship. We sang in chorus together, performed in music groups together, etc. Eventually, I came around to my senses and asked her to marry me. We married on May 2, 1987. So next year, it'll be 20 years with one woman! Wow!
Tia is my best friend and has been for a long time. I always tell young couples when they are thinking of getting married that it's important to marry someone who is going to be your very best friend. Tia is a great support to me and my work. She is always able to put a positive spin on something. She is a great leader and an excellent boss at her workplace. I am looking forward to many more years together. I am one lucky man!
The first time I saw Tia was right outside the girl's dorm at Alabama Christian College (now Faulkner University). She had a large patch over her right eye because she had lost sight in it just a few weeks before school. She and her sister had been in a terrible car accident and they were both still recovering from it but Tia was determined to come to college. She has always had a "go get'em" attitude.
I remember thinking, "She has the most beautiful smile." Of course she was also very talkative. I think she thought I was kind of cute. She did like my big Adam's apple poking out from my neck and she really liked my deep voice. I would often call her sunshine because she would light up the room when she walked in.
Well, in the words of my favorite song by REO Speedwagon ("What started out as friendship has grown stronger") we developed as wonderful relationship. We sang in chorus together, performed in music groups together, etc. Eventually, I came around to my senses and asked her to marry me. We married on May 2, 1987. So next year, it'll be 20 years with one woman! Wow!
Tia is my best friend and has been for a long time. I always tell young couples when they are thinking of getting married that it's important to marry someone who is going to be your very best friend. Tia is a great support to me and my work. She is always able to put a positive spin on something. She is a great leader and an excellent boss at her workplace. I am looking forward to many more years together. I am one lucky man!
posted by Ross Mitchell at 9:02 AM
2 Comments:
I am going to give you a little peek into me growing up! When I was in high school soon after ya'll moved to FWB I thought I want to find a man to marry that is a combination like Ross and my dad. You and Tia are such a great example to young people and young couples. I am so glad to have you guys in my life. My life would not be the same without the MITCHELLS! I love you all!!!!
AWWWW...what a sweet story. :-) Baron is my best friend in the whole world, and I couldn't have asked for a better husband. I am so excited about the day we will celebrate our 20th anniversary...and our 30th...50th...
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