Summary

Trisha Faye recounts her unrequited childhood crush on Kurt J., the pastor's son, and the fleeting moment of recognition that left a lasting impression on her.

Abstract

The article titled "Valentine’s Day Challenge: DAY 4" shares a personal story from Trisha Faye about her first crush, Kurt J., whom she met after moving to a new town and attending a new church. Despite Kurt being the handsome quarterback of the football team and her believing they were destined to be together, he was initially unaware of her existence. The story culminates in a brief encounter where Kurt greets Trisha by name, a moment that, despite not leading to a deeper relationship, was significant enough to be remembered fifty years later. Trisha acknowledges the resilience of the heart and the ability to love again after such experiences. The piece concludes with a nod to the Valentine's Day challenge set by Keeley Schroder and mentions other writers participating in the challenge.

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Trisha Faye expresses a strong belief in destiny regarding her connection with Kurt J., despite the relationship never progressing beyond a simple greeting.
The author conveys the intensity of a first crush and the impact it can have, even if it remains unreciprocated.
There is a sense of nostalgia and the bittersweet nature of young love, as Trisha reflects on the moment Kurt acknowledged her existence.
The article suggests that such early experiences with love and rejection are formative and contribute to one's capacity to love again in the future.
Trisha expresses gratitude towards Keeley Schroder for initiating the Valentine's Day challenge, indicating a sense of community and shared experience among writers participating in the challenge.

Valentine’s Day Challenge: DAY 4

It was Destiny — We Were Meant to be Together

First crushes — Such a tough lesson in unreciprocated love

The prompt for today — Your first crush

It was destiny. Kurt J. and I were meant to be together.

We had just moved to a new town and started attending a new church. Kurt J. was the pastor’s son. Oh, was he the most handsome boy in the whole wide world. And he was my age.

It was meant to be!

He even played on the football team. Quarterback, if my memory is holding true.

There was only one small, tiny glitch in this big plan with my future forever partner in life.

He didn’t know I existed.

Until one day, it all changed.

I walked home from school that day a foot off the ground. I don’t think my feet ever touched the earth the entire walk home from junior high.

My life had changed.

Kurt did know I was alive.

We’d passed each other in the hall that day. It’s been fifty years since this momentous occasion occurred. I can still see the junior high buildings surrounding us. I still recall the feelings that swept over me when he spoke.

He walked by me, and as he passed, he uttered two words that filled my heart with joy.

He said………

“Hi, Trisha.”

Unfortunately — that’s where this story ends. It never went any further than that. But my heart healed and I went on to love again.

Thanks to Keeley Schroder for putting out this Valentine’s Day challenge.

Also playing along are these amazing writers:

The Sturg, Nancy O, Adrienne Beaumont, Autistic Widower (“AJ”), Brett Jenae Tomlin, Bernie Pullen, Katie Michaelson, Marilyn Flower, Laure Dorsemaine, Michelle Jimerson Morris, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Trisha Faye, Robert G. Longpré, Amy France, Julia A. Keirns, Toni the Talker, Keeley Schroder, Karen Schwartz, Cathy Cremer, Harry Hogg, Tina

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