How we met
By randysofia - Posted on June 23rd, 2008
For as long as we have been alive we have always heard the question asked of couples, "How did you meet?". Now we get to tell the story ourselves.
Crystal lived in Rochester, New York. She was an elementary school teacher. Randy lived in New York City. He was a computer programmer and entrepreneur.
In October of 2007 Randy was sent by his job to a conference in Rochester, NY. He had been pulled over and given a speeding ticket only miles away and as a result needed to come back to take care of the ticket in court. In January of 2008 he returned with his friend John and stayed at a couple's house of whom they met in church, Russ and Anne.
Russ and Anne introduced Randy and Crystal over a Nick Tahou's "garbage plate" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nick_Tahou_Hots). While neither Randy or Crystal were fond of "garbage plates" they apparently were fond of each other and married only six months later, September 12, 2008.
I just can't wait to see Randy DANCE!!!!!
Hey Randy, can you... Boogie oogie oogie.
I can't wait to see it, too!
Crystal, I just want you to know how truly blessed I am to be a part of your wedding. You have been such a great friend. The Lord definately placed you in my life to help me grow in him and keep on the straight and narrow path. Your faithfulness to wait on God and not compromise has strengthened me. Thanks for always being there for me and being a truly faithful friend.
Randy, I had such a great time in NYC with you, Crystal and Britt. Thanks for the time you spent showing us around. It was great to get to know you and your family. Britt was very blessed as well. We've both been craving bubble tea.
Love you both!!
Glad to see your registries are up....you can tell a lot about a couple just by looking at them!
I love the fact that Crystal (or you) added Elisabeth Elliot's "Let Me Be A Woman" to the list. I read that book while still living in Brooklyn and it has since become one of my favorite books to recommend to woman especially those who are engaged. I've purchased sooo many copies of that book for friends and I would love to send it to Crystal so she can read it before you two unite in marriage. Is there an address I can send it to???
I am still amazed everytime I think about how we met and how fast everything has fallen into place! The Lord is so GOOD! THANK YOU to all who have prayed for Randy and I over the years. It's amazing to see the fruit of those prayers. The Lord has blessed me with an amazing, Godly man!
Randy... I LOVE YOU and can't wait to be your wife!
Psalm 72:18 "Blessed be the LORD God... who only does wondrous things."
haha, that's an amazing story! it was great to see you today bro, thanks for sharing this site. I pray that the Lord Jesus will always be at the center of your relationship!
Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.
Mark 10:9
Randy and Crystal... we are so excited for you both and all that the Lord has planned in His divine sovereignty. Randy, we have been praying for this day, and what a glorious thing that He has brought it to pass... in giving you the precious gift of a beloved bride. Why didn't you meet her before we moved so that we could have gotten to know her too!!! You'll just have to bring her on down to Kansas... and then you can move here too!
Randy, to marry you, she MUST be one of the MOST precious daughters of the King! We cannot wait to meet you Crystal! You have one treasure in this wonderful brother!
Well, just thought I would stop by and leave my little footprint here to let you know that we love you both, that we are praying for you and that we cannot wait to see how the Lord will use you as one flesh to bring Him glory in this life... for the life to come!
To God be the glory for the great things He has done!
Ephesians 3:20 ... He is able to do exceeding abundant more than we can ask or think!
See you soon!
Love,
Megan... for Chris and Josiah
I am so proud of Randy for his love for God and for being faithful to His will.
He did not follow the ways of the world and continues to lead by example in the ways of Christ.
Trusting in the Holy Spirit for a Bride and the Lord blessed him greatly with a beautiful, humble and godly woman… Crystal.
To Randy & Crystal,
Your wedding day is only the beginning of the joyful times you’ll discover as Husband & Wife, one flesh in Christ Jesus. May God bless you both and may He keep you.
"The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."'
Numbers 6:24-26
P.S. Be sure that I get a piece of that wedding cake.
Eddie Pinero
My goodness! Randy, you're getting married!!!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to hear how God is going to use you both as a couple. I guess you could probably say "our ways are not His ways (Isaiah 55:8-9)" would be a key verse to your relationship....I think it's incredible how you both met under such craaaaazy circumstances (Randy, ease up on the gas). God is so good! Crystal, I have yet to meet you and hope to one day, but can only imagine that you are one AMAZING woman to be marrying Randy. Best wishes and happy wedding planning!
Hi Randy,
I would love see more pictures of the two of you. Also there is no link to your registry.
Navita
Photo gallery is now available when you login. It's a menu item on the right hand side. So if you don't already have an account and want to see more photos, create one!
That is the total number of pictures I see in the gallery...
Koolady would not approve... C'mon Randy, show us your professional picture taking skills!!!
+1
+1 to picture request!
I third that....
Eddie