Couple #4 Is Rachel & David Barry!
A little bit about each of them, in their own words!
Rachel Barry, 23
I would describe myself as very passionate about what I believe. I am determined, loyal, and hilarious, see below. I love my family and friends with a fierce passion.
I would describe myself as very passionate about what I believe. I am determined, loyal, and hilarious, see below. I love my family and friends with a fierce passion.
David Barry, 23
David is the definition of fun-loving. He is laid back, funny, and compassionate. He is the best husband because he loves me in spite of my crazy.
David & Rachel Started dating "What feels like decades ago now... January 2004, at the 'mature' age of 16!" Rachel answers a few questions:
Any breaks? Hell Yes, we were hormonal teenagers.
If so, when? April 2004 until April 2005 then for a week in June 2006. I had the idea first, then he wanted to get even, the second time was his idea. He soon realized he couldn’t live without me and so we lived happily ever after!
Why? See the above hormonal teenagers comment.
They have 2 four legged children: Dozer is a 3.5 year old Beagle Mix, and Del is a 6 month old Beagle. Rachel says:
"They are my children in every sense of the word! They have the best little personalities and fit our family perfectly. They are a constant source of entertainment and unconditional love."
Their Love Story!
We are high school sweet hearts and dealt with all the drama that comes along with that. When he left for boot camp and the possibility of endless separation lurking we decided to jump in head first and tie the knot. So many tried to talk us into waiting, but we thought they were the crazy ones. We were in love! We got married April 7th, 2007.
Of course, we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. But I’m so happy and proud to say that we are celebrating our 4 year wedding anniversary this year.
In these four years, we have moved 1200 miles away from the Eastern Shore and the only life we ever knew. We found ourselves were staring off into the great unknown but learned quickly to rely on each other because that’s all we had. With all the anxiety and unknown that come with the military life, including long deployments. Hardest of all, we've also dealt with the loss of a much wanted pregnancy. All these things challenged our marriage in many different ways.
But we’ve found that these hardships have given us a bond that we share only with each other. We have cried and yelled a lot. But even more than that, we have laughed and loved. I wouldn’t want to be on this journey with anyone else.
What Makes you Unique?
What makes us unique is that the numbers arent on our side but we’re making it work anyway. We’re part of the 1% of the Americans that enlisted in the military (and I say we ‘cause it’s a family thing!). Divorce rates are higher for military couples than civilian, and only 1 out of 3 teenage marriages are successful. We’ve been through everything the military has to throw at us and a few other things that life has tossed in too. And yet not only are we surviving, we are thriving! We have our ups and downs but most of the time we’re loving life and committed to growing old together.
Why Do YOU deserve to win?
We haven’t had professional pictures done,except crappy walmart ones, since our wedding and would love the chance to work with Amanda! I am so excited to see her business growing and her expanding her expertise. I would love to have a beautiful piece of your work!
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While all these cute couples deserve to win, I have the inside scoop on Dave and Rachel and I am a bit biased. They are adorable together and show how fun life can be.
ReplyDeleteCompletely unbiased, despite being Dave's mother, I am voting for **drum roll please** Dave and Rachel. I have often said that when they are old and gray, people will still say what a cute couple they are. Look at those smiles! They really know how to have fun together.
ReplyDeleteWhen I married David's cousin I was completely fortunate to gain David as a family member and later Rachel :) They truly are the cutest couple and have so much love for one another!
ReplyDeleteDave and Rachel truly have the strongest story out of any. They have proven that a relationship can outlive the statistics about not only age, but also military life. They have successfully handled and been strong through more obstacles than people married 20 years will experience. They are a true motivation to others and will always remain the best of friends with each other.
ReplyDeleteI have known Rachel pretty much my whole life and her and Dave are PERFECT for each other. They really are the cutest couple and deserve nothing but the best =)
ReplyDeleteThis is like the hardest decision ever. All of the couples deserve to win but my vote will go to Rachel and Dave because of all of the hardships they have triumphed over already in their short marriage!
ReplyDeleteThese are two of the best friends that anyone could ask for! They are a truely inspirational couple that I love dearly, and miss so much! I cannot wait until they finally get to move back to the eastern shore so our children can grow up together, just like Kyle and Dave!
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