Part One. Things moved so quickly. Our beautiful October wedding suddenly became a July wedding when one-quarter of our wedding party was given orders to be sent overseas. While most of life went on as usual, Brock and I started working out at the gym every morning, and wedding planning was nearly all I thought about. I say nearly all,… Read More
History of Me: Part Ten
Ten parts seems like so many. Start at the very beginning. (A very good place to start.) The bookstore near our house was really wonderful. First, because it was close by, and second, because it had a coffee shop on the second floor where there wasn’t a ton of foot traffic. It was quiet, and lovely, and had many tables… Read More
History of me: Part Nine
Start back at Part One Several weeks later, I still didn’t have an ultrasound job. I had been on multiple interviews, and had really good prospects, but my self confidence was starting to wane. I didn’t know how to get a job in the ultrasound field and my lack of experience was hugely limiting. I started casting my net farther… Read More
History of Me: Part Eight
Part One is here. Brock loved me. I loved him. We dove in just like that. Those two weeks were a whirlwind. Restaurant dates and lake days and every moment spent together without pause. We laughed so much. The new love butterflies that catch you and take you over. “Where did my lips go?” (Try kissing someone and then smiling… Read More
History of Me: Part Six
New here? Start back at Part 1. I closed my eyes, and tried to summon the courage to put my hand on his… … and before I opened them, I felt his hand reach out and take mine. I swear, my heart literally exploded in my chest. We didn’t even make eye contact, we just sat there in the… Read More
History of Me: Part Two
Yeah! Welcome to part two of the history of me. You can read the first part here where I talk a little bit about where I’m from. Where were we? Oh yes. Steve and I were just married in Hawaii in June of 2003. So… married at 19. Steve was, as I believe I mentioned before, from South Dakota. Instead… Read More