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A SRW Interview. How Kai Met Her Husband Gary Grosse
SRW: Hi Kai, thank you so much for having this interview with me. I have never forgotten how you and your husband Gary were there for me when I was going through a difficult time in my life back in 2005.
I know that your prayers availed much.
I knew Gary before you both got married; as he was my choir director in Windsor, Ontario for a few years, and I knew it would take a very special woman to catch his eye.
So tell me Kai (pronounced Ki-E) how did you meet my choir leader, Gary Grosse?
Kai: I saw Gary for the first time at a church in Grand Rapids, MI but actually met him at a church in Windsor, ON
SRW: Was it love at first sight?
Kai: No, but I was impressed to see someone not of African-American background (or so I thought) eat soul food.
SRW: Who first spoke to whom?
Kai: He spoke to me first. He told a mutual friend that he wanted to meet me & that friend introduced us.
SRW: When/How did you know that he was the One?
Kai: I knew he was the one after our very first phone conversation. I knew because 1) he fit all of the character traits I asked the Lord for in a husband and 2) I just had a "knowing" that he was the one.
SRW: Was there ever a time when you felt like ending your courtship?
What kept you going?
Kai: Yeah, I wanted to end it, but he stalked me :-) Seriously, he made me talk about what I was unhappy or upset about and wouldn't let me take the easy way out of "escape" as he would put it.
SRW: What shampoo do you use to wash your hair? What does he use?
Kai: I use Biolage Hydrating Shampoo & Macadamia Natural Oil Deep Repair Masque conditioner. Because I switch shampoo's every 5-6 months, he uses whatever remains of the previous shampoo. This time it's Pantene Pro-V Moisture Renewal.
SRW: What was the last movie you went out to see together?
Kai: Resident Evil 4 in 2010.
SRW: Any Children?
Kai: Yes, 2 boys ages 2 & 3...16 months apart. Thus, we go out for dinner but too tired for the movie :-0
SRW: Was marriage all that it was cracked up to be ?
Kai: Yes because I'm with God's man for me!
SRW: Name one thing you did in the courting stage to help prepare you for marriage?
Kai: Became less focus on what I wanted and focused more on what was best for us as a couple.
SRW: Any advice to singles?
Kai: Be sure it's the person God has for you. Marriage is hard enough even with the right one.
An Interview With My Diva Sister-in-law Kerry Archer
Hi Kerry thank you for having this interview with me. First, I must say that God blessed me with great in-laws, you being one of them. Now, your husband and I have something very special in common and I know that you will never forget my birthday….(chuckle).
Kerry you have been blessed with a great husband and I wanted to share a part of your story with my SRW friends.
So, how did you meet my birthday twin?(smile)
Kerry: "Rayton and I met through Track and Field.”
Who first spoke to whom?
Kerry: “He said hi a few times but I made the crucial move to set everything in motion, I didn't know it at the time.”
How did you know that he was the One?
Kerry: "Honestly every guy that I spoke to gave me a hard time to visit church. He was the only one that said "sure what time should I be there and actually came," I thought maybe there is hope for him yet!"
(SRW: Rayton currently serves in the security department at the church they both attend).
Was there ever a time that you felt like ending your courtship?
Kerry: "He was away for school in the U.S. and we both were having a hard time being away from each other. I prayed if it's meant to be we will be together. We decided to make it work no matter what because Love is a powerful thing! Now we have been together 20 years, married 12 1/2 years and we have 4 beautiful children."
What color is your toothbrush? and his?
Kerry: "Mine is a light blue and his is a dark blue."
What was the last movie you went out to see together?
Kerry: "Transformers 3"
(SRW: wonder who's pick it was, I forgot to ask)
Was marriage all that it was cracked up to be?
Kerry: "Marriage is whatever you put into it. It's not easy, after all the excitement of the wedding and the honeymoon is over the real commitment sets in. Marriage takes Time and Effort from both parties to make it work. It takes Patience for those days your spouse gets on your nerves. It takes Understanding and Communication to realize how different you both are and how to make life better for each other. It takes Forgiveness, this is a big one! Know that we all have our faults, we make the wrong decisions or even say the wrong things, but always try to see if there is a way to get through it. Then there is Love, love conquers all they say, that's debatable! But when you truly love someone for better or worse mean it! For example; Lack of finances may strain any relationship but with love, God helps you find a way. Make sure there is action behind it because it will not fix itself."
Kerry: "Marriage is whatever you put into it. It's not easy, after all the excitement of the wedding and the honeymoon is over the real commitment sets in. Marriage takes Time and Effort from both parties to make it work. It takes Patience for those days your spouse gets on your nerves. It takes Understanding and Communication to realize how different you both are and how to make life better for each other. It takes Forgiveness, this is a big one! Know that we all have our faults, we make the wrong decisions or even say the wrong things, but always try to see if there is a way to get through it. Then there is Love, love conquers all they say, that's debatable! But when you truly love someone for better or worse mean it! For example; Lack of finances may strain any relationship but with love, God helps you find a way. Make sure there is action behind it because it will not fix itself."
Any advice for singles?
Kerry: "Don't be afraid to make the first move, sometimes the other person your interested in maybe thinking should I? I don't know, what if I get rejected? Well, what if they are the one for you? You will never know until you try! I don't believe rejection is a bad thing in life, it just sets you up for the best thing of your life."
Hope this helps!
Love Kerry
Fiana Andrews, Founder of Approach2Link.
