"Be yourself, everyone else is taken!"
I am not sure who wrote this quote but I just saw it tonight and thought it was worth sharing! It is a good reminder that all of us are unique individuals and we all have something to offer! besides life gets too complicated when you try to be someone else!
The very first time we met, I was set to teach my first sunday school class in the Dixie College 14th ward. Edwin was one of three that came to class that day...the other two were ward missionaries so they had to come considering it was the gospel essentials class! I must not have made that great of an impression because Edwin quit coming to my class. eventually they released me and that was that. I hadn't seen him for a while when I decided to go to a family home evening one night. It was a night in September(2001) and I hadn't planned on going but needed a break from studying. When I drove into the parking lot of the church I felt kind of lonely. I didn't know very many people and was wondering why I even went. when I walked up to the circle of people I happened to be standing right next to Edwin. He also hadn't planned to go but had his mind changed when some girls called and invited him. The activity was to go hiking. We were all meeting at the church and then would drive over to the trail. Edwin, living close by had walked and was going to ride over to the trail with the girls that had invited him. however they were late!!! HA! with that being said you could call this next part fate or a tremendous blessing from Heavenly Father! Edwin asked if he could ride with me! Which of course I said yes and so started the opportunity to get to know him. From that point on we met up up at some activities here and there including playing volleyball, more church activities and a trip to some caves in Snow Canyon! At the beginning of November we had decided that we were more than just buddies! and a few days later I knew that he was the one I would share my life with. you know they say when it is the right time you just know and I knew that I was truly blessed to have him in my life. The feeling was mutual and we started talking about marriage. Edwin proposed on Valetines day and we were married on June 8, 2002. Our life together has been amazing and it keeps getting better. I am so blessed to be able to share my life with Edwin and I look forward to everyday of our eternal journey together. On our anniversary I just want to say to him I love you always and forever! Thanks for being my husby!!!
Seven years ago today I had the honor of being sealed for time and all eternity to the love of my life in the St. George LDS Temple. and as I sit here and think about that wonderful day and the past seven years a lot of thoughts come to my mind...including why is this all underlined? I think I am a little computer illiterate ugggh. anyhows I was thinking that today is the perfect day to tell our story!