Trevor and Tyler Hightower

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I  moved next door to Tyler when I was 7 years old. Tyler was raised with an awesome example of marriage in her home. Even as a young girl, I recognized that her parents were nice, caring and loving people. Tyler followed her parents example! In all my nerdy and awkward stages of childhood (of which there were plenty!) Tyler was always kind to me. I look up to the Hightowers because they have made God and their marriage a priority in their lives. They care about keeping their love strong and it's inspiring!


The dates and details!
What are your names? 
Trevor and Tyler Hightower
When did you meet?
Freshman Year of College, 2000
In 8 words or less, describe where or how you met. 
At a party
What was your first date? 
Lunch and drive in the mountains
When were you married? 
7/18/2009
Where were you married? 
Colorado Springs, CO Air Force Academy Chapel
How many children do you share? 
3
Getting to Know You!
When and/or how did you know you wanted to marry each other?
After some years apart after college when we were more mature and following the Lord, Trevor knew if he was going to pursue and court Tyler it needed to be in the direction of marriage. What was important to each person was The Lord and our relationship would be centered around Him.
What is something that your spouse does (something they may not even realize!) that makes your heart skip a beat and brings you joy.
Trevor- When I hear Tyler playing with the children or praying with them. When she encourages me as a husband.
Tyler- when he cleans the kitchen for me and when he tells me I look pretty.
What did you love about your spouse in the beginning that you still love about them now?
Trevor- Tyler has no inner monologue and has no problem expressing her exact emotions. I loved how she was very close with her family and is still very close.
Tyler- Trevor’s amazing laugh!! His muscles!! Lol!
Other than your children, what is an accomplishment you are your spouse are proud of?
Trevor- How Tyler parented through our family starting a company, homeschooling and having a newborn.
Tyler- Trevor’s amazing work ethic and the ability to set and meet goals within our family and his work. His love for the Lord.
What is one of your favorite dates you've been on as a couple?
When we rode bicycles all day around the city of Barcelona, Spain! So much fun and so many laughs!!
What's the best gift you've received from your spouse?
Trevor- The Bible Tyler gave me for college graduation
Tyler- A book Trevor made me of all the emails we exchanged while we were engaged.
Why Marriage Rocks
Tell us about a trial you have faced together and how you feel you were successful in overcoming it, or what you have learned during it.
What makes your marriage unique?
We have incredible grace for each other because of hardships when we first dated and were not walking with the Lord.
What blessings have come into your life because of marriage?
The gift of forever friendship and family. When everything else changes the constant of your spouse.
What miracles have you experienced together?
Our Third child after experiencing secondary infertility, God’s provision while starting a company
Advice
What's a practice or routine you've established that keeps your marriage healthy?
Date nights/days. Checking in with each other during the day.
What's one principle you think is important in a healthy marriage?
Praying together
What is a positive influence on your marriage when things get hard?
Prayer, listening to sermons about marriage.
If you had time to talk to newlyweds, what would your greatest piece of advice be?
Get together at the beginning of the year and plan trips, holidays, etc. and then make plans known to anyone involved, family etc. so expectations are set early and no ones feelings are hurt. Setting boundaries for your new “family” and as a couple is so important!
If you need a little marriage recharge, what's your trick?
Try and get away together for a few days.
As you look into the future, what do you see that will help keep your marriage strong?
We are rooted in our faith and family.
What's the secret of a happy marriage?
For the husband the call to sacrificially love your wife and lead your family. As a wife, to respect your husband and work together as a team. For both people to say sorry a lot!
What is a simple marital practice you would share with a friend who may say they are facing challenges in their marriage?
Spend at least 15 minutes talking to each other face to face no distractions! Even if it’s just sitting on your couch. Really listen to each other!

"Let your love be stronger than your hate or anger. Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend a little than to break. Believe the best rather than the worst. People have a way of living up or down to your opinion of them. Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. The person you choose to marry is deserving of the courtesies and kindness you bestow on your friend" (Jane Wells, 1886).

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