Maverick and I originally met a long time ago when we went to Napavine Elementary School. We were both in Mr. Patrick’s 4th/ 5th split class. Mav then ended up going to Chehalis and I stayed in Napavine. Through the years, unknowingly, we both had moved a few times and our houses always were within a few blocks of each other. We had a lot of the same friends as well, yet never ended up at the same place at the same time.

Fast forward, we have been friends on FB for years. I posted a funny meme one day about being single and ready to mingle, yet not. Mav commented on my post and we commented back and forth a couple times until I messaged him.

We messaged every day for months from that day on, until he finally asked me on a date. I had been single for a long time and wasn’t even sure if I was ready to date. I put all my time and energy into working and taking care of my boys. I was a single mom doing it all alone working long hours and many days. We both had that following Monday off work which was unusual for both of us, so we made a plan and set a date.

Mav taught me how to play pool, which is when I learned he is colorblind. I kept calling the balls by colors and he kept calling them by their numbers. I finally figured out why. We then went shooting and the scope was broken, but we shot anyways, and I hit the bucket we were using as a target. I was so excited cause Mav didn’t hit it at all.

We then got Mexican for dinner and when the waitress came to see how we were doing I handed her my debit card really fast and paid for dinner. Mav had no idea until she came for me to sign and he was SHOCKED to say the least. He looked straight at me and said no one had ever done that before. I said it’s only fair, we just about $100 worth of your ammo.

We then went back to his house and talked for hours, I had to get going though cause I wanted to get back home to the boys. What I loved most about this man that night, was he walked me to my car, gave me a hug, but didn’t try and kiss me or try anything. Was just a gentleman.

Fast forward again, we spent every day after that together. Then so fast, I found out I was pregnant with Bodhi. I was so scared. I was so scared thinking I would raise 3 kids all alone. Mav again surprised me, stuck it out. Took on Cole as his own. Treats Hayden like his own. Provides for our family and always takes care of us no matter what. Through thick and thin. I’ve never had to worry if the bills will get paid or if we will have food on the table.

Then came Teagan. Our blessing from God. I truly believe God put Maverick and I together and has kept us together through the best of times and the worst of times.

I could literally go on forever about our life, but 6 years worth is too much to add in here.

God has a plan for us and our family. I’m so thankful for where we are today. Years and years later.

Since being back in church and us both being saved, baptized and full of the Holy Ghost, we have chose to live apart until we are married, so we can do things right. We want to please God and make sure we are doing things according to his word. We can not wait to become one flesh as God intended and live together again and have our family whole. We are so thankful for each and every one of you that have been through it all with us and still are rooting us on, and love our family. We love you all.