What I really wanted

angus mathie

I asked members of the Insurgency of Love to share their own personal stories of how they’ve seen Love Win in their own lives. I’m thrilled to share the first response, which comes from Angus Matthie who lives in Motherwell, Scotland.

I found shyness a dreadful impediment as I was growing up and still find it a problem in social interaction. The most relevant part in what I am considering today is that I got to the stage of finding it difficult to accept that people would want to be friends with me, far less have a meaningful relationship. I realize that I had built a picture of what I wanted, which was in large part an answer to all the perceived wrongs and hurts.
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Remembering 4 years ago

It was 4 years and one week ago (Oct. 28, 2006) that I proposed to my wonderful bride Laurie.

Who knew what the next 4 years would entail.

We went back and visited that same spot yesterday…

We never would have planned things the way they’ve happened — but I don’t think we’d change a thing.

I love you Laurie! I’m so proud of you and can’t wait to live the rest of my life with you and our two boys.

Watch my version of the story…

Watch our original engagement video…