How Catherine and I Met

Hello all, I would like to introduce my wenchy wife. Her name is Catherine, and we met in an unusual way. I met her on August 9, 1995, as I went through the drive-in at a Pollo Tropical Restaurant. After ordering my food, the car behind me started to hit their horn. As I looked in my rear view mirror, I saw someone trying to get my attention. Thinking it might be an old friend, I drove through, got my food, and pulled around to park. I waited a minute to see what this person wanted. When the car pulled up beside me, the woman of my dreams got out of her car. She was nicely dressed in a pantsuit, walked over to me, and all I could think of was her elegance. The way she walked to me was like a slow moving dream. My knees began to shake and I was lost for words. After I regained my composure, I said hello. She informed me that I had a flat tire. I thanked her and introduced myself. As our chicken got cold, we engaged into a lengthy conversation. I was so comfortable and it felt as if we had known each other for years. Even the cloudy skies turned sunny. As we talked, I was looking at her left hand to see if she wore a wedding band, she didn't.... Hooray!!!! She nicely stated that she was late for a meeting and had to go.

At this moment I took a chance, as I got my nerve up, I asked if I could call her sometime? When she said she'd like that, we exchanged phone numbers and we were on our way. As I drove home, I felt weak, happy, and excited. I somehow made it back to the house, which I don't remember the drive. As I was unlocking the door, I heard the phone ringing, and was in no hurry to get it, thinking it was a bill collector. Well I did answer the phone and it was her, and she told me how distinguished of a man I was, and was very comfortable with me. I returned the compliment, and told her I was honored to hear from her so fast. We talked for about 3 hours on the phone, not thinking about the chicken that was sitting on the kitchen counter. We then knew there was a connection between us. I still remember this afternoon like it was yesterday. The woman of my dreams got out of her car and into my life! (I don't think I ever ate that chicken!) Just call me the gangster of love!!!!

Since then she has become my fiancé, my wife and now the mother of my son and daughter. We got married on November 16, 1997. Check out some highlights.

 

 

Michael Deegan

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