{ Jarom & Maren }

Maren's Point of View:
When I moved out, to Quimby (the name of my roommates' house), I became really close to Marie - one of my roommates - and her family. She was super excited about her brother's coming home from his mission a few months later, and told me all about him. Story, after story, I began to slowly become attracted to this manly picture, painted by the adoring younger sister.

February 8th explodes into bouncing excitement, as Marie bounds out the door to pick up her brother from the airport, with her family. Four days later, she returns to Quimby and insists that I come home with her the next day to meet her brother, and  stay for Family Home Evening. Our first meeting, five days after he returns home from his mission, was . . . interesting . . . , to say the least.


Introductions:
As Jarom gets out of the car, we essentially overwhelm him. Marie jumps in, "Jarom! this is Maren - my roommate, and bosom friend." Josie adds: "Okay, now it's my turn. Jarom, this is Maren. She's my mentor." Jarom is feeling completely overwhelmed by the sudden ambush of females, and he is so absolutely stunned by Maren's dazzling beauty. Later, when we're all inside talking with the family, Jarom's mom adds her own introduction; "We just love Maren! She's an amazing healer and has been a great friend to our family." Jarom merely nods, still stunned.

{Jarom's cute things}


[Thought Process: Maren's mind]
Return missionary. He's a return missionary. My roommate's brother is an attractive return missionary. (!!!!!)  We're both eligible. (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)


[Thought Process: Jarom's mind]
A girl. She's a girl. In my house. A girl is in my house. My sister's roommate . . . is a GIRL. A very attractive girl. 

TO BE CONTINUED. . . .