The sun will be coming out very, very soon…

September17

If the words “Trey” and “Cracker Barrel” mean nothing to you, then I suggest you read this first and then this to get caught up on my Starlite’s obsession with our long lost waiter who once mentioned how he thinks of me as “a flower whose petals cannot wilt.”

You can only imagine my delight when the following post from this particular curly-headed-former-Cracker-Barrel-waiter appeared on my Facebook wall last night:

“I’M COMING BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

I, of course, took the news in stride as I replied on his Facebook wall:

“Wait… are you serious? ‘Cause if you aren’t, I don’t wanna hear it!”

Trey’s reply came within minutes:

“I’m coming back… for real!!!!!! Law school is nice, but I realized that the work would not slow down after my three years at law school… it would be increased!!! And I looked at my life and said that, in my life, I want my priorities to be: 1. God 2. Family. 3. My Occupation, and I could not live with the possibility of having to choose between doing my job well or spending quality time with my future family… so I decided to come back to Cleveland and teach… that way I will have plenty of time to spend with my family while still having a successful occupation that I love! But until I get a teaching job I am going back to the good ‘ol Cracker B!!!”

Ahem. Do you see what I see above? THE MAN WE ALL WOULD LIKE TO MARRY, THAT’S WHAT I SEE.

I, being the demure swan that you know me to be, hid my true feelings for him in my reply:

“Well, as your future family, I must say how excited I am about this decision.”

Weeping may last for a night………

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25 Comments to

“The sun will be coming out very, very soon…”

  1. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 10:52 am Sarah Says:

    Yay for Trey!!!


  2. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 10:56 am mandy Says:

    HOORAY!!! Can’t wait to see this saga unfold…


  3. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 10:58 am Ronnica Says:

    Love your reply!


  4. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 11:18 am Sarah Says:

    Seriously…I LOVE how God plays things out ;)


  5. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 11:50 am Jennifer M. Says:

    oh Amy Beth! Let’s have lunch at Cracker Barrel sometime in the near future!


  6. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 11:54 am amykay Says:

    that is SO fun. bring on the biscuits!


  7. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:15 pm Honour Annekins Harris Says:

    PTL for Trey and Sunday Chicken.


  8. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:16 pm Vicky Says:

    Okay, on the last post (or maybe the one before it?) I ALMOST commented, “Heard anything from the Cracker Barrel guy?” But then I thought, “no, because if he dropped off the planet when he moved away then it certainly won’t help matters if I bring it up…”

    Seriously, when I read this post I totally did a fist pump in my bedroom for you. And then I felt a little ridiculous, but oh well :)

    Welcome back Cracker Barrel Boy. I’m so glad you came to your senses.


  9. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:23 pm Shara Says:

    So cool!! I can’t wait to hear how the story unfolds. =)


  10. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:28 pm Melissa Says:

    Okay. So I know someone high up in the CB world – someone high up in “loss prevention” – which according to your story, he must not have been doing too good of a job to allow this gem to be “lost”. I am thinking maybe CB should be making this up to you by offering some free biscuits or something.


  11. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:29 pm Robyn Says:

    Shut up. This is the best story I’ve ever heard. I’m all teary eyed and chill bumped. LOVE IT.


  12. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:29 pm Brandy T. Says:

    Tee hee. Too funny.


  13. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:36 pm Lisa @ The PW Says:

    Don’t we all love Providence?

    Especially if it involves a cute boy and strawberry shortcake.


  14. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 12:38 pm anna Says:

    Ahhh! This is turning into a beautiful love story. Thanks GOD!!!


  15. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 2:45 pm Calista Says:

    WOW!!! I feel like I’m caught up in an “Anne of Green Gables” moment when Anne meets up with Gilbert again…I’m such a stinkin’ geek, I know. I am SOOOO excited for you!
    NOW, DON”T RUN AWAY! Slow down so he can catch you!


  16. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 2:52 pm Rhonda Says:

    ……but Joy comes in the morning, or on Facebook. Take your pick!! Apparently the Lord giveth!!


  17. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm Tamara Says:

    Wow…I’ve been out of the loop for a few days, so I’m late to the comment wagon. Let me just say, you are “Holy to the Lord”, and He has redeemed you for His good and perfect plan.

    Thank You, Lord, for moments of joy in the days of difficulty.

    Praying that you will continue to sense His presence in the days ahead, and that you will enjoy many happy returns to CB!


  18. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 3:52 pm Beth Says:

    splendid! *smile* just splendid!


  19. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 4:25 pm Christy Says:

    how exciting…I smiled my way all the way through this post! Yay for Trey coming back :o )


  20. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 5:34 pm Chatty Kelly Says:

    Are you trying to make some other fellow jealous? I hope it works! Good for you.


  21. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 5:42 pm Lauren Says:

    Tell Trey that I love CB’s Chicken Pot Pie ( they should offer it everyday) and I love their Tortilla Soup and Fiesta Salad ( They should offer it year round) :)
    See if he can pull some strings…;)


  22. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 6:21 pm Julie Says:

    Not feeling numb anymore are you?
    What a great story!


  23. Avatar September 17th, 2008 at 11:21 pm Beth Says:

    When God closes a door, somewhere he opens a window.


  24. Avatar September 18th, 2008 at 8:07 am Kelley Says:

    You crack me up…


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