We Went to Germany and Here’s Why… | Our Story

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If you follow me on Instagram, you might already know that we went to Germany. We stayed with Mike’s Oma in a picturesque village overlooking the Alps, and we had the opportunity to visit so many historic buildings and see many of Mike’s family members.
Honestly, the entire visit was a dream come true and we are beyond thankful that we could go. While sharing our adventures in Germany, I had a lot of people ask how Mike and I met, and how he ended up in America. We sat down and recorded our story and I hope this answers your questions!
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  • @luz3158
    @luz3158 Жыл бұрын

    God is so Amazing, He wrote your story before you both were born, and He has fulfilled it with your obedience. I love your love story and watching your videos 😊 keep up the faith and the good work

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much!! 💕

  • @randalrhondaeller3944

    @randalrhondaeller3944

    Жыл бұрын

    Truly inspiring and you give Jesus the glory for your bond!

  • @candacecatana547

    @candacecatana547

    Жыл бұрын

    You two are an inspiration to all. Thank you for sharing your love story.

  • @roseannmaresca3209

    @roseannmaresca3209

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen! It’s not religion it is a relationship! God has blessed the both of you! That is true God brought you two together. ❤️🙏🏼

  • @sherrywilliams8792

    @sherrywilliams8792

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful testimony and love story...thank you Andrea and Mike, for sharing! I always love to hear how the Lord brings hearts to each other, and...to Himself...❤❤❤ SO heart warming... Blessings!

  • @tscarletespin2261
    @tscarletespin2261 Жыл бұрын

    I LOVE that you say the change in both of you, was not a religion, but a relationship with Christ. Absolutely beautiful! ❤

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 🙂

  • @marebear09

    @marebear09

    Жыл бұрын

    Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 Biblical religion is a beautiful, God honoring thing. Not to be confused with man-made legalistic traditions.

  • @tscarletespin2261

    @tscarletespin2261

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marebear09 Amen to that. 😊

  • @anitacalivas8315
    @anitacalivas8315 Жыл бұрын

    If more ppl understood it is the relationship- our world would be such a better place…TFS❤

  • @trainingolives3370
    @trainingolives3370 Жыл бұрын

    I have tears in my eyes hearing about the depth of love and the measures that your Heavenly Father took for you to come to Him, Mike. He brought you over an ocean, to a completely different country so that you could learn about and receive Him. It’s just so astoundingly beautiful the way that He loves and brings His children to Himself with nothing held back. What a beautiful Savior!

  • @yvonnesmall1318
    @yvonnesmall1318 Жыл бұрын

    He heard the word, he believed the word and he received the word . Amen.

  • @musicdiva9365
    @musicdiva9365 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been watching you for years and this story was NOT what I was expecting! What a beautiful story and it’s a lot like mine. I led my now husband to Jesus as a teenager and this Sunday we are celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary! I loved this and thank you for sharing it. ❤

  • @tscarletespin2261

    @tscarletespin2261

    Жыл бұрын

    What an inspiration you and your husband are! God bless you both! ❤️

  • @robingammon6372
    @robingammon6372 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story, Andrea! My husband and I have been married for 46 years and our story is a lot like yours. My dad was a Baptist preacher and preached up to the week before he passed away at 91. My parents reacted to Jack pretty much the same way your parents reacted to Mike because he was not raised in church. After a lot of prayer from my mom and dad, Jack was saved under the preaching of Billy Graham. And needless to say my parents were thrilled!! Of course he became active in the church and still is today. The bible tells us that God works in mysterious ways. I truly believe He brought us together even though we lived totally different lives. He's my best friend and I couldn't imagine my life without him. Sorry this is so long but I was surprised at how much we have in common with how things turned out for us. 😍😇❤❤

  • @monicahayden51

    @monicahayden51

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you shared your story! I just love hearing about how God has brought people together! God bless you! ❤ 🙏

  • @judyflynn1604
    @judyflynn1604 Жыл бұрын

    What a “once upon a time” fairytale. Prince Charming truly gets his Princess and they live happily ever after. This is such a sweet, sweet story and it touched my heart immensely! I’m actually crying tears of joy for you both. 🙏🏼💖

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness thank you so much!! 😊

  • @suzannecarrier287

    @suzannecarrier287

    Жыл бұрын

    I had tears in my eyes watching this!❤

  • @juliettetuttobene9260
    @juliettetuttobene9260 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful testimony! All to the glory of God!! Very encouraging and so special to hear the whole story! Many more blessings to you and your precious family! From your fellow sister in Christ! 😅❤✝️

  • @deborahclavette879
    @deborahclavette879 Жыл бұрын

    So precious, Andrea & Mike! God is abundantly good!

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    He sure is! Thank you!! 💕

  • @sacredmommyhood
    @sacredmommyhood Жыл бұрын

    Incredible story! Thank you for sharing it! So fun to have Mike in the video with you! Blessings!

  • @kcotjo
    @kcotjo Жыл бұрын

    God certainly knew what he was doing when he brought you two together. I love that you give all the credit and glory to God. I love your story! My husband and I started "liking" each other in the 9th grade. We dated all throughout high school and have been married for 43+ years. We have 2 sons and now have 6 grandchildren. We have so many memories of "growing up" together. God is the center of our lives. I followed all your stories on IG while you were in Germany. I will probably never get to go to Germany so I really enjoyed all the photos you shared. Thank you Mike for being on the video. You are an amazing man of God and I can see why Andrea fell in love with you. And of course, it is evident why you fell in love with Andrea. God is so good! “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    So special! Thank you for sharing!! And thank you for the sweet comment!! 😊💕

  • @beverlymcmackin8994
    @beverlymcmackin8994 Жыл бұрын

    My heart is full and overflowing with hearing yours and Mikes testimony. There are tears of joy for what God has done in your lives. When I look at Mike I see a humble man with peace. Thank you for sharing. Your story reminds me a bit of mine as my husband is my high school sweetheart too. And I told the Lord that he was the man I wanted to marry. Well I know we don’t get to tell the Lord what we want and expect Him to bless it unless it’s His will. God is so good and has done so much in our lives and in our grown children’s lives. Our youngest son was far from God and into drugs and women but God has brought him back full circle and he married a beautiful Christian Woman a year ago in March and they are now expecting a new baby in July. And one of the best miracles is that he is now an assistant pastor. 😅God bless you and your family. ❤❤

  • @marilynpowell6881

    @marilynpowell6881

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an amazing story I have three sons, only one has given his life to the Lord, I pray daily for my other two sons, I want them to love the Lord and see them in heaven when the time comes. God bless xxx

  • @amyhoff1501
    @amyhoff1501 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are the cutest couple and still in love after 20 years and 4 children later, that is awesome. I’m born and raised in Germany 🇩🇪 and met my husband as an American Soldier stationed in Bamberg , got married and lived there for 5 years after his tour in the Army ended and had 3 daughters. By then my husband was itching to go back to the States and we packed up kid and caboodle and moved back to his hometown in Massachusetts, that was 40 years ago. We had one more Daughter in 1985 . I’m soooo happy that you are taking a trip to Germany, you will love 💕 the country, the people and the food . It will be a very special experience . I left my whole family behind 40 years ago and love going back for visits . Thank you for sharing your story, I very much enjoyed it

  • @danielaboumann3029
    @danielaboumann3029 Жыл бұрын

    What a coincidence! I'm a German viewer and I'm very happy that you paid a visit to my homeland! And you tell us about your wonderful love story. All the best to you both for the future!

  • @dietertubeyou

    @dietertubeyou

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here. I was amazed to see the Esslinger "castle" Burg.

  • @marymattdyer2601
    @marymattdyer2601 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your testimony! Love hearing Gods perfect timing stories! My grandpa came from Germany( my dads dad) You are blessed to be a blessing and such a light to all who watch your channel! Thank you!

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much!! And so neat about your grandpa coming from Germany too! 🙂

  • @annadouvier6633
    @annadouvier6633 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! It brought me to tears. My husband grew up in Austria, and moved to the states when he was 14. He also speaks fluent German, and we are trying to teach it to our four children. Only God can write such amazing stories bringing people together like He does, and build such amazing marriages.

  • @gailcooper5646
    @gailcooper5646 Жыл бұрын

    Your relationship was meant to be. What a most beautiful and incredible journey, and it isn't over...

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! 🙂

  • @mariewagner8645
    @mariewagner8645 Жыл бұрын

    A relationship, yes, felt that in my soul. Not a religion. What a beautiful story Andrea and Mike❤. Also loved how Mike said, life was never the same❤ And now you are raising your boys to know that personal God❤ Just beautiful

  • @minide63
    @minide63 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story of God's love. It is so special that God's Word spoken through your Dad led Mike to Christ. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

  • @PineandProspectHome

    @PineandProspectHome

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! God is so good!! 💕

  • @autumnwilder-mills6005
    @autumnwilder-mills6005 Жыл бұрын

    This is by far my absolute FAVORITE video of yours! God’s redeeming love is the best love story! Thank you for sharing and being a blessing to me today.

  • @patatherton7657
    @patatherton7657 Жыл бұрын

    My sister-in-law is from Germany, and many of her family are still there. I am so thankful that God has given you and your family the ability to experience this journey.

  • @JennieSneddon-ib2fm
    @JennieSneddon-ib2fm Жыл бұрын

    That is the sweetest, loveliest story I’ve heard in a long time. May you and your family continue to experience the awesome grace and love of our Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Thank you both for sharing. ❤

  • @simplelivingbigadventures101
    @simplelivingbigadventures101 Жыл бұрын

    I love this Andrea - my husband and I also sat together on a bus when we were College students traveling to our respective schools during our practical teaching blocks. For five weeks we chatted about everything, became best mates, and ultimately fell in love. That was almost 37 years ago 😊- your trip looked wonderful and so special. Thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @sherrybates6448
    @sherrybates6448 Жыл бұрын

    You guys are so sweet together. We lived in Germany as service members and it was the most beautiful place . I hope to get back again one day. Giving God the glory for finding each other. How wonderful.

  • @tamicowilliams1423
    @tamicowilliams1423 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story. It's amazing how God has delivered you both. You both are beautiful examples for your son's, and rearing them in God will prepare them to be wonderful young men. What a legacy ❤

  • @margerylawler5443
    @margerylawler5443 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story. I was nearly in tears! Your romance, his salvation, the transformation in Maik. God is so good. Bless you both and thanks for sharing.

  • @AdorkableLiz77
    @AdorkableLiz77 Жыл бұрын

    My husband is an immigrant, too. He came when he was 4 years old when he came to America from Fiji. My dad came to America when he was 14 from Portugal. I went to the Azores in 2019 with my family it was a dream come true. I'm so happy for the both of you! One day we will go to Fiji.

  • @jenniferkessener1111
    @jenniferkessener1111 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your love story and the greatest love story of Christ's love. I am all teary eyed. Your family is beautiful. Praise God.

  • @darielhelge
    @darielhelge Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful love story Andrea and Mike. ❤️ God does work in mysterious ways doesn’t He? I love that you both sat down to record this video together. What a beautiful piece to look back on and for your boys to see one day. Makes me teary eyed 🥹. May God continue to bless your marriage and family. Love you all! All the way from Hawaii!!! ❤🌴🌺🌊☀️🌈

  • @amyadams1653
    @amyadams1653 Жыл бұрын

    Such a sweet story! Thank you Andrea for sharing.

  • @khooker3664
    @khooker3664 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful testimony of what God has done in your lives. Thank you for sharing!

  • @lizklassen3360
    @lizklassen3360 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story, thanks for sharing it!

  • @debbiewood3819
    @debbiewood3819 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Laura and Mike. What a beautiful story!

  • @nicolemangum5023
    @nicolemangum5023 Жыл бұрын

    Awwww I love this story!! I’m so glad y’all went to Germany. Thanks for sharing ❤

  • @TheDriftwoodlover
    @TheDriftwoodlover Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful story! Thank you Mike for sharing with us.

  • @Carand-of5oh
    @Carand-of5oh Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story Andrea! Thank you for sharing.

  • @elizabethbennett2072
    @elizabethbennett2072 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story and testimonies😊 May God bless your family and witness to others!

  • @jenifergaston7226
    @jenifergaston7226 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story and testimony! I'm so glad your precious family got to have such a wonderful trip! Thank you for sharing.

  • @saidaswift9531
    @saidaswift9531 Жыл бұрын

    Mike and Andrea, thank you for sharing such a beautiful story. Happy about your upcoming family trip, have fun!

  • @kimabbs920
    @kimabbs920 Жыл бұрын

    Very sweet story! you both are inspirational and have a wonderful family!

  • @user-vo7of6pq1b
    @user-vo7of6pq1b Жыл бұрын

    I loved, loved, loved this! Such a wonderful love story and what a beautiful family you have become. One of my favourite videos that you have made yet. ❤

  • @kmarshall53
    @kmarshall53 Жыл бұрын

    How sweet and what a wonderful story! 💗

  • @juliehixson7184
    @juliehixson7184 Жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t love this video more! What a blessing! Thank you so much for sharing your story!

  • @teresaslankard3045
    @teresaslankard3045 Жыл бұрын

    Your story is a precious one and we are blessed that you allowed us behind the scenes to see how good God has been to you both. Your story could have gone very differently had you rebelled against your parent's wishes and carried on a relationship with Mike without them knowing. Praise be to the Father, you did not. And because of the honor and respect you held, He blessed you both with a beautiful love, marriage, and family. God is good. Always!

  • @suzieq2493
    @suzieq2493 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story!! ❤ Thank you so much for sharing. Love you and your family

  • @beverlygray-alexander2876
    @beverlygray-alexander2876 Жыл бұрын

    Great Story, happy you shared that part of your life.

  • @pollyporter-campbell7493
    @pollyporter-campbell7493 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so sharing your story.

  • @yolandagreen8201
    @yolandagreen8201 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I love your story! He is so good and faithful and rewarded your faithfulness. I do hope that you share your time in Germany.

  • @jeannefritz5807
    @jeannefritz5807 Жыл бұрын

    Andrea, I absolutely loved this video! Your story is amazing, in fact it’s miraculous! You are both so special and adorable and meant to share your story!❤️

  • @sue1703
    @sue1703 Жыл бұрын

    That is a really amazing story! Thank u so much for sharing! All my best wishes to u both and your family!:)

  • @theflossi56
    @theflossi56 Жыл бұрын

    Andrea how beautiful! Its hard to think this kind faced man was ever any different. My son went through the skateboard phase too. And he said he was lucky to sit with you on that bus. Love this so much

  • @rebeccalitardo6250
    @rebeccalitardo6250 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a sweet story ❤. Happy you shared with us. Many more blessings 🙏

  • @lisafriend5535
    @lisafriend5535 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story. I throughly loved every minute and didn’t want it to end. Have a great weekend Andrea and Mike.

  • @laurahaskill5323
    @laurahaskill5323 Жыл бұрын

    Love your story!

  • @melissacassey7225
    @melissacassey7225 Жыл бұрын

    What a precious love story and testimony. Thank you for sharing! May God continue to bless your family.❤

  • @constancethurman5357
    @constancethurman5357 Жыл бұрын

    This is such a beautiful story. I’m crying watching. I’m in awe with how you look at each other, so much love! Bless your family!

  • @martinpatty007
    @martinpatty007 Жыл бұрын

    LOVE YOUR STORY!!!!

  • @Rafaela20242
    @Rafaela20242 Жыл бұрын

    Love, love, love your story. Your family has been a source of inspiration for me. Thank you 😊

  • @tinaffehr8912
    @tinaffehr8912 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @elainebenham4739
    @elainebenham4739 Жыл бұрын

    My parents met in Germany, my mom is from Canada but got stuck in Germany while visiting grandparents and then the war broke out. My dad was from the states and was in the army and was sent to Germany to stop the Nazis. They met in Stuttgart, came back to Canada got married and then moved back to the states and then 10 years later moved back to Canada.

  • @Mi_9876
    @Mi_9876 Жыл бұрын

    So sweet! What a wonderful testimony! God bless!

  • @Jacline685
    @Jacline685 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing. I hope you will get more chances to travel to Germany again and get together with his family.

  • @cindiehastreiter2615
    @cindiehastreiter2615 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story!! Thank you for sharing. I agree your relationship was meant to be. ❤️

  • @lindaga820
    @lindaga820 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this lovely video !!! You are truly a special couple and I love your story. So enjoyed the pictures you included from earlier days. Your wedding gown is so beautiful !!

  • @cottageofeight
    @cottageofeight Жыл бұрын

    That is such an awesome story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @denisecarpenter4326
    @denisecarpenter4326 Жыл бұрын

    That was just the sweetest story ever! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessings to you both! ❤

  • @laurieherremans5319
    @laurieherremans5319 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you both so much for sharing you're story. Happy to see Mike in this video. I thoroughly enjoyed following your trip to Germany. Family is so important. My family is from Belgium an you're trip has inspired me to learn to speak Flemish. I want to be able to communicate better with family and to pass down our heritage.

  • @reneeseeley4755
    @reneeseeley4755 Жыл бұрын

    So enjoyed hearing your beautiful story!❤

  • @pamelafargis5735
    @pamelafargis5735 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mike and Andrea for sharing your story. God is good!

  • @desanders12
    @desanders12 Жыл бұрын

    I love hearing your story. 😊

  • @juliahelland6488
    @juliahelland6488 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! It's such a cute story! Thanks for sharing this this! ❣️

  • @lindasmith5190
    @lindasmith5190 Жыл бұрын

    So special. Thanks for sharing.

  • @emmabroadley6152
    @emmabroadley6152 Жыл бұрын

    So beautiful you two, your story made me cry❤

  • @maquelbradbury2692
    @maquelbradbury2692 Жыл бұрын

    Got goosebumps while you guys shared your story. A match made in heaven, for sure. 💞 I love any content that you create! Just love listening to you talk! You’re such a light in this world Andrea.

  • @glendalafont1561
    @glendalafont1561 Жыл бұрын

    Loved the story, so sweet/

  • @katen1228
    @katen1228 Жыл бұрын

    You two are so sweet together, it’s wonderful to hear you story. God has Blessed you both and He has Blessed us with both of you. ❤❤❤

  • @jennifern1388
    @jennifern1388 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Hope you and your family are having a wonderful time in Germany. May god continue to bless you both.

  • @kaylahalverson2725
    @kaylahalverson2725 Жыл бұрын

    This is a special video! Thank you for sharing 🤍What a beautiful story!!

  • @Nancy-ii5yo
    @Nancy-ii5yo Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story! You two are beautiful outside and inside. May God always bless you and your sweet family.

  • @truthbetold2611
    @truthbetold2611 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.

  • @lmddavis7748
    @lmddavis7748 Жыл бұрын

    I actually got teary eyed listening to your story. I love how you both came together and stuck by each other at such a young age. 💕Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

  • @barbaralanza4101
    @barbaralanza4101 Жыл бұрын

    Have a wonderful visit with your family in Germany. God bless you and your precious family. You have always been an inspiration to me, your home, your talent and your faith.

  • @lorikruse4565
    @lorikruse4565 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story!! Thank you for sharing it!

  • @inglishhomeandgarden8386
    @inglishhomeandgarden8386 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

  • @fineflipping3781
    @fineflipping3781 Жыл бұрын

    Adorable! Thank you so much for sharing your story. You two brought tears to my eyes. God is good all the time!

  • @debrademedici864
    @debrademedici864 Жыл бұрын

    Loved your story ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ilensantamarina9715
    @ilensantamarina9715 Жыл бұрын

    I loved you guys telling your story!!♡🤍♡

  • @NotTooShabbyPatti
    @NotTooShabbyPatti Жыл бұрын

    What a great testimony! Praying God’s blessing on your marriage and family for many decades to come!

  • @nicolejacquay4763
    @nicolejacquay4763 Жыл бұрын

    Your story is beautiful & inspiring...thank you for sharing! ❤❤

  • @MissingMayberry
    @MissingMayberry10 ай бұрын

    Awww!! Love your story of how you met.

  • @christinamorales4782
    @christinamorales4782 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your hearts. So special!!!

  • @susanguzzo3643
    @susanguzzo3643 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful story ❤ Thank you for sharing !

  • @lisabeatty7778
    @lisabeatty7778 Жыл бұрын

    That is such a beautiful story!

  • @cindypiccirillo4323
    @cindypiccirillo4323 Жыл бұрын

    Felt tearfull xx

  • @lynnloehr1566
    @lynnloehr1566 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing story, thanks for sharing! Such rich blessings!!

  • @melissaweber5197
    @melissaweber5197 Жыл бұрын

    Love love and more love , thank you so much for sharing all the beauty!

  • @ellyc87
    @ellyc87 Жыл бұрын

    You all are so cute. 🥺 Happy you got to go to Germany to visit his family!

  • @IS-LUV
    @IS-LUV Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing. Brings it all together and now it’s clear to see how the love has brought all the beauty in the context you she with us. Thank you for taking us long your love story. ❤❤❤

  • @margaretpervier8357
    @margaretpervier8357 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. 😊❤

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