Eric & Danielle
The phone rang and it was Danielle letting me know that she and Erik had just gotten engaged. I’ve known Danielle for a bunch years and it was great to catch up with her for a little while. For about half of the 4 years they’ve been together, she and Erik have been doing the long distance thing. Living in two places can be difficult, but as she says, it was God’s peace that kept them striving for each other. She asked if I was free any day that week to take a few photos of the two of them since they would have to return to their separate homes soon. It’s funny getting to photograph people you care about. There is this awesome ability to capture their smiles and know that they are true.
Keith and I are trying something new by asking our couples to tell us a little about themselves. Here’s what Danielle had to say about the journey they’ve taken to get where they are now.
Where did you meet?
We met at Houghton College, upstate NY. Erik played on the mens soccer team and I played on the women’s team. We got introduced to each other during preseason training.
When did you know you wanted to spend the rest of your life with each other?
Well that is a tough question because there is not just ONE moment when I just knew, rather it was more of a “4 year” growing experience with the two of us (which to me was too 3 years too long 
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On a serious note over the past four years I have heard several “older” people calling their spouse their “better half.” The closer Erik and I have become the more I believe this is true. He makes me a better person and his strengths compliment my weaknesses perfectly and vice versa. I am amazed everyday that God could bring someone so perfect for me into my life! I really think God granted us both peace over the years showing us that we belonged with each other, otherwise I don’t think we would have survived the past 2 1/2 years long distance.
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