The Vow

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In life, how many people do you meet on the phone and instantly become best friends? Rethink how many people end up marrying that person, very few. Krickitt and Kim met that way though.
It was just a normal day for Krickitt at Jammin Sports in California, little did she know that her next phone call would change her life. “Ring, Ring!” Krickitt answered the phone. On the phone was Kim Carpenter, a total stranger, who called to order a jacket. A few days went by and Kim decided to call to check on the order, Krickitt answered the phone again. On the third call to check on his order, Krickitt told him she would be off the next time he would call, so she gave him her home phone number.
The Next Day Kim called Krickitt. When she answered, she was very surprised that he actually called. They talked for a few hours. They instantly connected and started to call each other every night till their phone bills were $500 a month. Finally after months of talking, Krickitt decided to take a trip to see Kim in New Mexico for the first time. They both knew right away that they were meant for each other. When May came, Kim was planning to go to see Krickitt in California for fun, but it turned into a magical time in their lives.
On the second day of his trip, Kim decided to propose to Krickitt. Kim went to her apartment on a summer evening in a suit and tie, knelt on one knee, and said the four words every girl wants to hear, “Will you marry me?” Krickitt instantly said yes. After the proposal, they planned their wedding for September 18, 1993.
It was already September 18th, the night they had been waiting for. Krickitt walked down the aisle wearing a gorgeous white dress. They said beautiful vows that moved the guests and said, “I do.” The ne...

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... each better. After that session, they went out to dinner creating memories they both would cherish forever. At another session, Mike, their counselor, told Kim that he should propose to her and have another wedding. Kim first thought it was unreasonable, but after revising his thoughts he decide to propose again.
On May 25, 1996, Kim stood on the altar again with his beautiful bride. Even though they had promised each other that they would use the same rings, they both found unique rings for each other. Shortly after their wedding they went to Maui for their honeymoon, where Kim and Krickitt made new memories.
After their second wedding, they made the cover of People, The London Times, and Us. They were on many T.V. programs such as Oprah and Insider Edition. Their story touched many and gave support to couples in relationships. They went on to have two children.

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