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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 Год назад

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 Год назад

Aww thank you so much!! 💕

@randalrhondaeller3944 Год назад

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

@candacecatana547 Год назад

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

@roseannmaresca3209 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Thank you! 🙂

@marebear09 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@marebear09 Amen to that. 😊

@anitacalivas8315 Год назад

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

@trainingolives3370 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@judyflynn1604 Год назад

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 Год назад

Oh my goodness thank you so much!! 😊

@suzannecarrier287 Год назад

I had tears in my eyes watching this!❤

@musicdiva9365 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@juliettetuttobene9260 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

He sure is! Thank you!! 💕

@marymattdyer2601 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@sacredmommyhood Год назад

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

@robingammon6372 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@kcotjo Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@amyhoff1501 Год назад

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

@beverlymcmackin8994 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@gailcooper5646 Год назад

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

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Thank you!! 🙂

@jls2915 Год назад

Engaged at 15 my story is extremely similar. Soon to be celebrating our 50th. Now we have been welcoming grandchildren and watching our children becoming wonderful parents as well. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that God gives us many wonderful blessings.

@tamicowilliams1423 Год назад

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 ❤

@annadouvier6633 Год назад

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.

@JennieSneddon-ib2fm Год назад

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. ❤

@danielaboumann3029 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@kmrolland67 Год назад

Beautiful story!! Please Mike ,teach your children German. It is such a special way to connect to your heritage.

@teresaslankard3045 Год назад

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!

@simplelivingbigadventures101 Год назад

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.

@margerylawler5443 Год назад

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.

@darielhelge Год назад

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!!! ❤🌴🌺🌊☀️🌈

@theflossi56 Год назад

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

@AdorkableLiz77 Год назад

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.

@NotTooShabbyPatti Год назад

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

@nataliedaddieco Год назад

Praise God. Such a sweet story. Always enjoy hearing from the two of you together ❤

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Aww thank you so much!! 🤗

@roseburrow6304 Год назад

I love this so much! Thanks for sharing how God wrote your love story and also fulfilled your husband's need for Christ. Absolutely beautiful ❤️

@autumnwilder-mills6005 Год назад

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.

@houseandholm Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story, friend! What a beautiful love story and so amazing to see how the Lord has brought you two together and now you have the most beautiful family!

@brookstvbrooks5227 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your sweet love story. It gives me hope for our two unmarried daughters. We have prayed for godly spouses for them and will continue to trust that He will provide.

@constancethurman5357 Год назад

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!

@minide63 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thank you! God is so good!! 💕

@natalya_m1561 Год назад

Germany is beautiful! I visited there for 2 weeks and didn't want to leave! The food there is so fresh nothing compared to here! I was 18 and went with no family, just church members to have fellowship there in Germany. We went everywhere and to France as well is so much fun.

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Wow, so neat!! It is truly a beautiful and incredible country! 🤗

@maryoleary2037 Год назад

I've been to German four times and love the country...especially the good food. Having travelled extensively, I'd say that the quality of the food in the USA is very poor. People in America eat food that is deep fried, heavily salted, overly processed, excessively sweetened, and filled with chemicals. We'd be a healthier nation if we ate like Europeans do. I control what my children eat and I make just about everything from scratch. Is it time consuming...of course! But is is so important to be healthy.

@heathervertolli5646 Год назад

What an amazing story…a story that the greatest authors couldn’t come up with…a story for your boys to tell for generations to come! I truly believe that our fate and destiny has already been preplanned for us. We sometimes don’t understand what life throws at as at the moment but in time the layers reveal themselves. God knew that Mike had a greater calling in this life. God bless! ❤

@pamelairvin3164 Год назад

I love hearing your story and how Christ has made all the difference! His love is Pure and His mercies are Great!!!! What a wonderful way to celebrate Mike's 20th spiritual birthday year!!!! Blessings!

@mariewagner8645 Год назад

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

@vickiehollandburch1285 Год назад

This is an awesome story and a true story of acceptance from you, your parents and especially how our Lord accepts us all if we just choose to follow him. I love the boldness of you both in such a tender way. A great story for your soon to be teenagers in the years ahead.

@FunnySpruce Месяц назад

My husband and I watched this video together this morning. We too are a product of God moving his from Michigan to Florida to come into my life 20 years ago. God is so good. Your love and story is an inspiration to many subscribers and a ministry within itself.

@jenniferkessener1111 Год назад

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.

@lmddavis7748 Год назад

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.

@MrEspinozab Год назад

Glory to God!! He was all over this!!! I had the biggest smile on my face through the whole thing.

@susanbrechbiel7033 Год назад

My husbands name is Mike too and how awesome, what a GREAT story PRAISE GOD!!! Thank u both so much for sharing! 😊❤️🎁💕⭐️

@khooker3664 Год назад

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

@kimking3466 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. What a wonderful experience for your children to see where their dad grew up, and to meet older generations of their family. God has given you such a great opportunity!

@sherrybates6448 Год назад

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.

@donnawolfe8682 Год назад

What a great story. Really enjoyed, laughed, teary, and Oh Mike you are priceless…..and father in law favorite….too funny. Great couple, beautiful family.

@micheleknoppel4176 Год назад

Awww....I Loved hearing your beautiful love story Andrea. So sweet! You make such a beautiful couple and your kids are all so adorable. I am sure Mikes Family was so excited also for your visit. Such a Blessing that you all got to be together. Family is everything. It is so hard to live far away from one another..... God Bless you all.

@emilyhammer4192 Год назад

Thank you for sharing your story! God always knows whose hearts are ready to hear about Him. As someone who is what many would call very religious I appreciate your comment about Christ. The reason I keep going back to church is because of Him ❤ My relationship with Him is what really matters.

@gunther13101 Год назад

What a wonderful story…I so enjoyed it. I too came from Germany (in 1955 when I was 5 years old.) I also lost much of my German language. I hope you had a fantastic trip and that Mike had a wonderful reunion with his family…..especially his Omi. I look forward to your future video of your trip there…..Germany is breathtaking and I always encourage friends to make a trip there at least once in their lifetime.

@laurieherremans5319 Год назад

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.

@beckyberrett2415 Год назад

I love this video! Thank you for sharing your story! Wow, how sweet that is. Mike we want to see more of you in videos to come.

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Haha I'll see what I can do! 😄

@christysimoncini6890 Год назад

Beautiful story. You can see the love and devotion between you.

@maquelbradbury2692 Год назад

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.

@racheljeremiah9941 Год назад

I’m such a grumpy cynic but your story is beautiful. I’m blubbering like an idiot. Wishing you both and your littl’uns all the very best. Xxx

@jeannefritz5807 Год назад

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!❤️

@IS-LUV Год назад

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. ❤❤❤

@lizmiller4038 Год назад

What a beautiful story! ❤ Gods goodness and mercy shines through you! So happy for you to be able to visit Germany!

@sueallen8291 Год назад

Oh my word what an amazing story, how you met and fell in love is so special 😊 You are both such humble and wonderful people who deserve to be together, and you have an adorable family. xxx

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Aww thank you so much!! 🤗

@glimpsesofgrace2 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful love story and testimony!! I loved every minute and cried a little too🥹❤️ What a great God we serve! I’m so glad you guys had this special trip together to Germany and got to reflect on all the great things He has done! So special! Thanks again for sharing with us!🥰

@leslielangenegger5142 Год назад

A sweet story, a sweet couple. When I 1st starting teaching, I rented a room from a lady who was a war bride and grew up in Stuttgart. Her grandma owned a bakery and she made wonderful black forest cake and fruit tortes. Lived with her for decades. She became my 2nd mom. My dad's grandparents came from Berne, Switzerland.

@elainebenham4739 Год назад

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.

@sunshinegirl5229 Год назад

Wow...tears on my eyes....that is God....soo many beautiful stories about his plans and thoughts for our lives everywhere in the world... Thanks for sharing your story! Hello from Germany! ❤ Loved to see your videos from here, made me smile...Mike's " Döner" f.e..

@cindyk4294 Год назад

Andrea… my husband and I met in 1965! I was a sophomore, and he was a senior. (Different schools). We met through mutual friends. On our 3rd date he told me he loved me. That was discouraging to me. (I thought he told that to everyone he dated). Long long story …. We’re still blessed to be together. We have two adult children and 3 grandchildren. Love your story!🌷

@jenifergaston7226 Год назад

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

@johnniealford25 Год назад

Oh my goodness, Andrea! Your story is beautiful and displays God’s plans and purposes so well. May God control bless your gorgeous family!

@sandramarroquin3691 Год назад

I'm at your channel I don't know for how long but just right before you started telling your story, it got my tears out and smiles during I was watching, the Holly Spirit is in you both I totally understand what God did in your lives, that mysterious ways that He works is amazing, love your story of Love, Love of God, is exactly how God works with my husband and me, we had friends in common with my husband in our country but we never met each other over there and we met here in USA we are Christians too!!! God gave us a ministry with Youth and Children, the Holly Spirit spoke to us giving us a promise ❤God is Love, He is the God that all of us need to know, God of Love❤. Love your story, love you guys, God continue to blessing your lives 🙏🏻

@stephanieholderfield2475 Год назад

Mike and Andrea, what a beautiful love story. Thank you for sharing you with us. You two complement each other so perfectly. God is so good and has wonderful plans for us, if only we can trust the life he has planned. May God continue to bless you, your marriage, family and happy home.

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Aww thank you so much!! 😊

@lindaford9464 Год назад

What a beautiful testimony from you both. What God can do is always amazing. The bringing together of two people. The changes in a life God can make and only GOD! God will use this testimony in a mighty way. Many blessings from heaven above for you and your precious family. Thank you!! Linda and Terry

@patatherton7657 Год назад

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.

@pinkgirlygirl7 Год назад

Your story sounds very similar to our story but in reverse . My husbands parents are very “ religious “ and they said he couldn’t date me if I wasn’t at their church every Sunday with them . I was 18 and Jon was 17 . I agreed and I was at church every time the doors were open and we were married 18 months later . We will be celebrating our 31st anniversary on June 27th .

@lisafriend5535 Год назад

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

@BlissLovePeace Год назад

What a beautiful story! Thank You for sharing. ... . My wife is from the United States and I am German. Greetings from Germany! Praise the Lord!

@donnafilice5457 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful testimony! Praise God!🙌🏼 Thank you for sharing with us. I’m looking forward to the stories that come from your trip! So wonderful that you all could go!❤

@donnahawkinsharper8344 Год назад

What a beautiful and inspiring love story. Than you Mike and Andrea for sharing your story. It is always so amazing to look back & see Gods handiwork. God bless & keep you both. 😊❤😊🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@theoldsonso Год назад

Great story ❤ while you are still young write your story down on paper. So your beautiful children will always know the amazing love story ❤

@marcydahlheimer5189 Год назад

Love your testimony! I'm a born again Christian also and it was such a blessing to hear!!

@deborahjohnstone1688 Год назад

I have tears through this beautiful story! Thank you for sharing!

@tinaffehr8912 Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@sharonstockham9604 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing your love story. I received a wonderful blessing just hearing and seeing the love for each other and the love you both have for our Lord and Savior❤

@kacee9553 Год назад

Wow! I love your story and I’m so happy he found Jesus. God always knows what he is doing 😊 Happy you got to go to Germany and see your family and that they got to see your family. God Bless You Both and your beautiful family.

@martinpatty007 Год назад

LOVE YOUR STORY!!!!

@laurahaskill5323 Год назад

Love your story!

@bkm5679 Год назад

A beautiful humble couple blessed with such handsome boys. Most podcasters are extroverts so your family is a refreshing and unique change that is a model of a biblical family. I’m glad your parents knew how to set just the right boundaries. My husband went to Sunday night service with me. I knew he was the one because we had the same beliefs.

@cindypiccirillo4323 Год назад

Felt tearfull xx

@jankinman4685 Год назад

God is so faithful! Thank you Mike for sharing your story. It shows us what lengths God will go to to bring His children to Himself! Don’t wait another 5 years to share with your adorable family. You are so talented in making your house a home. Andrea, I love all that you share! Your art, home, garden and DYI’s. Blessings

@PineandProspectHome Год назад

Aww thank you so much!! 😊💕