Matthew and Chalanda Samec
Married May 28, 2005

Love doesn't always read like a fairytale. It's not always by the book and sometimes there are pieces that don't seem to fit until you see the big picture. I met my husband, Matthew, of four years through a very dear friend of mine. They were both attending Sowela and they were enrolled in the Culinary Arts program. One day, she suggested that he and I meet and the least I can say is that it wasn't love at first sight. We met at a local hot spot and he seemed uninterested. The night progressed and soon we both parted ways. I didn't think anything of the meeting until a few days later when I received a phone call. It was Matt. He invited me to hang out, but I wasn't familiar with the area he was in. So, he offered to meet up with me somewhere so that he could show me the way. To make a long story still long, but not as long as it really is, the meeting didn't go as planned. We both waited to meet each other for an hour. It just so happened to not be the same hour. We both thought the other had stood the other up! At the end of the fiasco, I called him and told him that he was a jerk and to never to call me again! Normally that would be the end of this story, but... As fate would have it, he called a few weeks later. By that time, luckily for him, I had almost forgotten about the incident and he asked me to dinner. After that night, we knew there was a connection between us. Ironically, we had very little in common. We were such opposites that it didn't make sense for there to be an attraction, but we couldn't stay away from one another. Our time together seemed to go on for a lifetime, but it was only 3 short months before we were engaged. He was so nervous when he proposed. He didn't know what knee he was supposed to kneel on, so he got down on both knees to make sure that he got the right one! It was the most sweetest act of romance that I had ever seen. (I still pick on him about it to this day!) We hadn't been engaged long, maybe two or three months, when Matt suddenly fell extremely ill. We thought he had caught a virus and that it would pass, but that wasn't the case. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and I thought that I was going to lose my darling fiance'. He stayed in the hospital for close to eight months. None of the local doctors could tell us what was wrong with him. He couldn't eat. He couldn't drink. He had wasted away before my very eyes. It hurt so badly to see him suffer, but I couldn't leave his side. I was truly afraid that if I left, I would never see him again. I rushed him to the Diagnostic Center in Houston, TX to see a man who, in my eyes, is an angel sent from God. He diagnosed Matt with Crohn's
Disease and got him on the road to recovery. We've been together for close to seven years now and we have three gorgeous children. Every moment of every day is something to be thankful for. I believe whole-heartedly that God meant for us to grow and learn from our past experience. We both realize that every day is special. I love my husband and I can't imagine life without him.
Chalanda Samec
126 comments:
I vote for this one!
These two are my greatest friends in the entire world, and I couldn't have better people in my life than them... I am that "very dear friend" that Chalanda speaks of! She and I have been "sisters" since childhood, and even through the worst of times have managed to stick together. When I introduced them to each other, I felt so terrible that things didn't seem to be working out for them. But, the day she told me Matt had proposed to her, my heart filled with overwhelming joy that I had a part in giving her such a wonderful gift in life. Chay and Matt, you are both a gift in my life as well and I love you both so dearly! I hope you guys get all the votes!!! <3 Casey
i vote for this one!!!
I vote for Chalanda and Matt. :)
They are an awesome couple.. they always find a way to work everything out and they are truly happy in their marriage. Not many people can say that and it be true.. but you can see it in the way she looks at him and when he grins back.. I definetly think they deserve to win!
I vote for this one
Of Course they have my vote!! I'm Matt's Mom!!! They are two very special people...you can tell the way they gaze into each other's eyes.
need she say more about true love? Cha and Matt have my vote deffintly.
luv u guys
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i vote for them!!
these two are married and going through real life situations, past the lovebirds stage and are still loving each other. definetly think they have the true love, it is proved itself over time.
I VOTTE FOR THEM!!!!
i vote for this awesome couple!!!!
i choose this one!! definately a great couple!!
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nitpa: I vote for Matt &Chalanda
What a sweet story!
You get my vote!
Mary Frances Samec (Matt's aunt)
Chalanda and Matt are the sweetest couple. They look like they fall in love more every day.
I vote for Chalanda & Matt.. Chay, you are the greatest sister ever.. Love ya..
i vote this one
Have my vote!
Sweetest Couple always manage to work out their difficulties and stick with each other through thick and thin
You rock Chay and Matt!
It takes alot of love, to fall for a guy who wears a plastic butt on his head... That is true love...
Got my vote!!!
dude these 2 r the best!!!!!!!!!!
Here's to the greatest!
Um... Congrats. Hope you win.
I vote for these two! Good Luck!
Hope you Win!
They are cute as a two peas in a pod!
You can see how much they care for each other no matter what life throws them! Together they prevail!
I've known this young lady since she was nothing but knees and elbows. She was always like a second daughter and a true joy to watch grow into a woman with my own daughter. I hope very much that you two get the votes, Chalanda! Love, Ms. Jan
here's my vote
They're disgustingly lovey. I guess that's worth my vote.
You go! Love to see you win
Have my vote
you have been through a lot hope you win so here's my vote
Good Luck!
Hope you win!
I remember your wedding day good luck
There's a lot of love between you two
my vote
Hope you win
Keep Smiling and Gazing into each other's eyes
they get my vote
here's my vote
i like them; working thru life issues
I voted for you!!!!
hey, they look good; lots of dedication to each other
vote for samecs
i like them!
my mommie and daddy are tops!
hey sames gotta win
Good Luck!
My vote is for you two
VOTE VOTE VOTE That's all I hear, now you happy!! I voted for you
what a heart-warming story! i think they deserve some photos
my vote is for Matt and Chay
I'm voting for Matt and Chay also
8 months in the hospital, wow! talk about bed sores.
Hope you win
Go for it!
You two take some beautiful pictures, hope you win
very persitent couple; te get my vote
love you all hope youwin
okay here's my vote
I vote for you
What a beautiful love story!
Matt and Chalanda have my vote!
I vote for this one as well!!! What a sweet story!
I vote for this one!
I vote for Matt & Chalanda
Here's my vote
Love your story!
I vote for you Matt & Chay
This is my vote!
No two deserve this more!!!
I'm gonna break out the vote army! But, only if I get a 5x7!
luv u guys!!! i vote for yall!
Lita sent me to this link, and after reading your story I am truly inspired! You two have the best love story of these!
n e friend of caseys is a friend of mine. heres my vote
this is my vote
voting for this couple
What a wonderful story!! It really stood out from the others!
Here's a vote from Dad!
awesome story!
Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you two get this!
looks like this is a tight race
happy vday!
Vote!!
yo heres a vote from jersey
this is my vote
Casey told me about this story, and she was right! It really is wonderful!
A very nice story and beautiful couple
Good luck you two
happy vday to the couple
i've heard lots about these two and they seem to deserve this more than anything! they've been through so very much in such a short time! please make sure they win it people!
Hi Chalanda. I hope y'all get the votes.
you've got my vote
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good luck
you can do it
by the light may you win
you two are cute
god speed
victory
These guys rock! I hope you win, Chay!
luv these 2 kiddos! hope u get it!
I hope the best for you
Awww! How sweet!
good day
I hope this vote makes it before the deadline!!
you two rock
you have my vote
go go go go go
I love my wife!
by popular demand
you two look so in love!!!
really hope you win!! <3
two of the cutest!
They are great friends. Known them since our days at the tavern.
Keep it real u 2
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i vote here!
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