Sunday, October 16, 2011

Once Upon a Time...

... I stupidly convinced myself that I was in love with my best friend. I stupidly waited for him on his mission. I stupidly wasted three years of my life on a stupid boy.

Stupid.

However! Had that not happened, I would have never gotten my heart broken. Had I not gotten my heart broken, I would have never signed up for ldssingles.com in an attempt to get over him. Had I not signed up for lds singles, I would have never met the love of my life and my husband today.

Everything happens for a reason.

Once upon a time I created an account on a dating site, hoping to meet new people and just go on some fun, uncomplicated, no strings attached dates. I met a few really cool guys, but nothing went anywhere with any of them and I gave up on the site for a few months. That is until I received an e-mail that I had gotten a new message on the dating site. After months of no activity I returned to the site to see that a very handsome man had sent me a message, telling me that he would like to get to know me better. We communicated back and forth for a few days and then exchanged phone numbers. After about a week of texting he finally asked me out on our first date. I was so excited to meet this guy!

On our first date he took me on my first motorcycle ride, bowling, to the Blue Bird for dinner, and back to his house where we watched "Back to the Future". After he hugged me goodbye I prayed that he would ask me out again... which he did. We had five dates in eight days.

The rest is history.

On our third month anniversary Justin proposed, and we were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on our fifth month anniversary, October 6, 2011 Though we have not known each other long, we both knew it was right from the start. Going through the temple with Justin was not only the best decision I have ever made, it was the easiest decision I have ever had to make. I am so lucky to have snagged such a great man. We are so happy and are so far living in newlywed bliss.

We just got back from our honeymoon, but that blog post will have to wait for another day. So will pictures. Thanks for all the love and support at the temple, luncheon, and reception. We truly appreciate all of you!

Help Me!

I have been trying to fix my stupid blog for the last two and a half hours. Aaaagggghhhhh!!!! WHY is there a dang white box covering my title? I CAN'T GET RID OF IT!

... If you know how to fix this PLEASE HELP!

... And in the meantime, I am sorry that my blog is so UGLY right now!

bleh. I give up for tonight.

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