10 Years!

10 and a half years ago I met this man! Little did I know how my life would change!

A large group of us had gotten together for some games, in the basement of our church. Among them was this guy. He peaked my interest, he didn't look like the rest of the guys there. He had long curly hair, hadn't shaved for a few days and wore a Bunnyhug (I would later learn to call a Hoodie) and had baggy pants. He was quiet but had an incredible smile! After a couple more of these game nights, I decided I needed to meet this guy and get to know him.

So I asked him out.

It was a quiet ride to our designated restaurant, there were the usual getting to know you questions, but oddly the silence never felt awkward. I will never forget that evening in November 2001. This guy was funny, witty, had no problem eating strange food, drove a VW Passat (with heated seats) and somehow convinced me to ride the giant roller-coaster at West Ed!! But what stuck in my head was his incredible smile!!

I had to see this guy again.

This is the part that I can't quite take credit for. This guy, aka Jarem, had a good friend, who picked up on a few things, and for the next little while he made sure I was in attendance at any of his and Jarems outings. Has anyone ever watched the singing Christmas Tree, at some obscure church in downtown Edmonton, then gone for a walk through the Leg with all the festive lights? Well, the three of us did.

I am ever indebted to Alex Mosaico.

I had found my best friend.

By the end of January we had decided that we wanted to be together forever, so Jarem made a very awkward phone call to my Dad. And on May 18th, 2002 we were married for time and all eternity.

Best thing I have ever done. In the past 10 years I have not had one moment of doubt.

He is the best husband and daddy in the world. And no, I am not being biased.