jonniethm's biography
Heather and Chad Kiley
Chad and Heather met sophomore year in high school. They dated off and on throughout their high school years. Straight out of high school Heather went to college at Columbus State University and Chad decided to go into the military. Heather didn't hear from Chad for a long time and was ready to give up on him when she received a letter from the post office:
"We are sorry to inform you but this letter was found in our machine, please accept our apology on behalf of the United States Postal Service"
Low and behold it was the letter Heather had been waiting for in about 50 small pieces! It had been torn up by the machinery, he had written after all. It took me two hours to put that letter back together and we wrote back and fourth not being able to speak to each other for a long time. Writing turned into phone calls, phone calls turned into visits, visits turned into engagement dinner and so it was...
Chad and I were engaged and I was planning a wedding in October of 2007. Then to my surprise, and disappointment, Chad got called to Iraq. We had to cancel everything and have a court marriage. He was over in Iraq for 13 months and got back in February of 2009. NOW IT' S TIME FOR THE WEDDING! Our date is set for January 2nd, 2010 which is the only date we knew for sure he would be able to do it. Strange date, but that’s okay because everything has been strange for us and I'm sure it will happily continue to be.
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09/02/2009 at 08:06 pm
Your proposal picture is sooo adorable! And your ring is so beautiful, Congrats!! |
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09/02/2009 at 08:08 pm
Very cool story!! Tell your FI "Thank You" for his service to our country!! Congrats on the upcoming wedding! |
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09/02/2009 at 08:21 pm
Cute proposal story...FI and I met and he left to Iraq. I waited for him, held on to his letter (they meant the world to me) he came back and we dated...As we were ready to get married after he graduate, he got called back :( Now I'm waiting again. Cheers to our happy wedding planning. |
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10/02/2009 at 07:59 am
I have had friends in the same situation... the renewal is just a special and comely awesome b/c you don't have to worry about getting cold feet!!! Very cute story! |
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10/02/2009 at 08:11 am
I love your story! That letter - wow! Congrats :) |
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10/19/2009 at 02:23 am
I LOVE your story!! Distance does make the heart grow fonder! |
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11/16/2009 at 05:02 am
LOVE your engagement story!! How cute!! |
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11/16/2009 at 06:37 am
Great proposal picture! |
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12/29/2009 at 07:23 pm
Awww man, what a great love story. It's when you read personal stories like these ones that you want to say to all the Heads of States: Can't we all just get along so our sons and daughters don't have to be on the battlefield fighting your wars? *sigh* But enough about politics. I wish you both much, much love, laughter, and contentment. And more than half a century of good health! |
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12/29/2009 at 07:24 pm
Oh my goodness... YOUR WEDDING IS LIKE... IN 4 DAYS!!!! AAAAAHHHHHHH! Can't wait to see the pictures! I'm working with a $5000 budget and I hear you're being frugal too, so can't wait to see your pics!!!! |
awww so glad you are getting your big day after all this time!! How special!! And yay for Ohio brides!!! I am just a little SW in Cincy!! =)