When House Speaker Mike Johnson talks about his wife Kelly, there’s a tenderness that seems almost old-fashioned — a mix of devotion, faith, and shared purpose. Their story isn’t one of Hollywood romance or political glitz; it’s a love rooted in conviction, tested by time, and strengthened by sacrifice. And it all began with a bold confession — just three weeks after they met.
Mike Johnson was a young law student at Louisiana State University when he met Kelly Lary, a bright and kind-hearted woman who shared his deep Christian faith. By all accounts, the two clicked instantly. “It was like I’d known her my whole life,” Mike once said in an interview. “She had this light about her — and I just knew.” Three weeks later, he told her exactly that. “I told her I loved her,” he recalled. “And I meant it. It scared us both a little, but we knew …
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