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I thanked John for our amazing weekend and we went our own ways. It was a bit awkward.
We returned to University life and no one in our college town knew about our excursion, except for 2 of my girlfriends. My college roommate instantly referred to John as “Marriott Boy”.
Later on that week, I went over to his house for help with my American Government homework. I remember wanting to discuss our weekend but he quickly brushed it off.
My Livestock Judging team was preparing for our first competition of the year in Phoenix, AZ. As a team, we practiced lots together in the evenings at the “Judging House” which also happened to be where John lived.
I passed the class and took John for lunch at Applebee’s to show my appreciation for his help. For whatever reason, I vividly remember that we both got chicken sandwiches. I realize this is not relevant, however the same outing John announced that he was departing for Washington, DC after Christmas, just a couple weeks later.
“What? You’re leaving? How come I didn’t know this??” I blurted out.
It wasn’t my lack of asking questions. I’m the Queen of rattling 20 of them off, before the person I’m curious to know more about, has had a chance to get one response out!
However, before he answered, I knew the reason. “Because he’s private and doesn’t share much.” (In reality – there is a strong possibility that he didn’t tell his family much before either!)
I went back to Canada for Christmas and returned to Texas after the New Year for my second semester in Texas.
Fast Forward
Out of the blue, John surprisingly emailed me!
These were the days before Facebook and text messaging, I recall the most social media we had was email and an early version of MSN Messenger.
I don’t even know if I had John’s email address. He literally disappeared. I suspect he did some searching to find mine!
The email I received from “Marriott Boy” was requesting my Dad’s contact information?
Happily Married and Living With Passion,
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So great to have another chapter Robyn. After Rob & I had our first date – weekend at a summer cattle sale, I didn’t have a pen or pencil to leave my number ( before the days of email), so after a week he phone several cattle friends to get my number. Somethings are worth working for.
That is so awesome Dee!! Thanks for sharing.
When do we get another chapter of the story??? You’ve got me hanging, and I’m anxious for more Robyn!