She called him "beautiful" from the stands. He sent security to get her number. They've been together ever since.
Maria Hickman's love story with former NFL player Kevin Hickman started at a Detroit Lions game—but it's what happened after the fairytale beginning that makes this Wife for Life episode so necessary.
The career loss. The depression. The Vegas darkness where they almost threw it all away. The divorce papers. And then: Kevin's five words that changed everything: "I'm not divorcing you."
In this conversation, Maria reveals:
-Why speaking life into your spouse's identity crisis matters more than fixing it
-How patience and God's timing brought them both to the same healing moment
-The power of removing "divorce" as an option in your marriage
-Why adopting before giving birth taught them what unconditional love really means
-How being fluid in your roles (even when it's 90-10) keeps marriages alive
If you're navigating career transitions, learning to communicate expectations instead of expecting mind-reading, or trying to remember why you chose this person—Maria's transparency will give you permission to stay committed through the valleys.