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It was morning at North Schuylkill High School in the late winter of 2012. After months of crushing on the smart and sophisticated senior boy, Jamie Anczarski, prepubescent Kali decided it was time to make her move. Months of begging his younger brother Jadyn for his blessing proved pointless.&nbsp; "But I love him! You need to help me!" Kali pleaded, but to no avail; Kali would have to earn Jamie's love all by herself.&nbsp; Kali developed a plan. Mission: “Make Jamie Fall In Love.” With Kali’s Nanny Jordan in tow, she traveled to the Hallmark store at the Frackville Mall to buy the ultimate birthday gift for Jamie: a fake one-million-dollar bill adorned with none other than the fearless aviator, Amelia Earhart. "Jamie flies planes! He's literally a pilot, Nan! He’ll love it." Kali exclaimed. She grabbed a card and wrote something passionate - or was it just “happy birthday?” (This mystery will haunt Kali forever.) She sealed it shut; it was ready for delivery. Now she just had to give it to him. After sharing homeroom with Jadyn on the morning of March 2nd, and trying one more time to make him help her on her life's greatest adventure, Kali mustered up the courage to travel to Jamie's locker... alone.&nbsp; There he was. Maroon polo, khaki pants. Kali's dream boy was only feet away. As he placed a book in his locker, Kali approached with shaking hands. "Hi. Happy birthday. This is for you." Before she had the chance to see his reaction, she took off, sweat on her brow, and the feeling of great accomplishment pulsing through her veins. She did it! Now Jamie was sure to fall in love with her.

Chapter 1: The Very Beginning 

During the summer of 2012, Kali and her friends traveled to the Frackville Teener Field, the baseball field located at the Memorial Park, a place where Kali has endless happy memories. As she approached the field, flashbacks danced in her head: cheering for the Frackville Mountaineers with her childhood best friend, Kelly, by her side. Mom and Dad in the bleachers, smiling down at her. Life was good. There were other memories: running around in this park as a young child with her babysitter, Lisa; traveling there at night to stargaze and mistaking a litter of young skunks as a pile of puppies; sneaking into the Frackville pool at midnight (the most rebellious thing Kali had ever done.... to this day!) Kali and her friends watched the game, enjoying the summer sun on their faces. There was a feeling of pure bliss. The game ended, but their day wasn't over.&nbsp; "Let's go to the thrift store!" Kali proposed.&nbsp; In the back of her mind, she knew that the thrift store belonged to Jamie's mom, Joyce. But Jamie had graduated high school. Since giving him the homemade birthday card in March, she has had no interactions with him. It crushed her, but she accepted it; however, he was always in the back of her mind. Kali and her friends meandered across town and mindlessly entered the store, talking about the boys on the baseball team. Immediately, Kali froze. Standing in front of the counter, talking to his mom, was Jamie. Bright red and immediately overwhelmed, Kali did what she felt was right: swiftly shuffled to the back of the store to hide behind a clothing rack. Her friends had to fan her off and talk her off of the ledge; she was totally freaking out. After shadily ducking behind clothing racks and shelves of treasures for far too long, she ascended to the front of the store. After the initial wave of fear, she became excited to see him again. The universe has given her another chance! But when she made her way to the front, she saw that she had missed her opportunity; he was already gone. Disappointed in herself and flustered, Kali grabbed the first purse she saw and bought it for two dollars. It was undeniably ugly, but Joyce Anczarski sold it her, so she treasured it for the rest of her life.&nbsp; She did not realize it at the time, but she would not see Jamie again until June of 2017.

Chapter 2: Summer Lovin’ 

The year was 2016, and Kali proudly walked across the NS field, donning her cap and gown, with her best friend Jadyn Anczarski by her side. Their friendship was a rock-solid alliance, an unbreakable bond forged through the trials and tribulations of high school. In a world where it seemed like everyone was diving into the realms of drinking and smoking, Kali stood firm, resisting the pull of peer pressure. The decision to avoid these common teenage temptations left her feeling like an outsider, but she was never truly alone. Jadyn, too, shared a resolute disinterest in these activities. In a world that sometimes felt overwhelming, Kali and Jadyn stood as a united front.&nbsp; Fast forward to June 5th, 2017. Kali, Jadyn, and their great friend Kelsey had plans to go to a Phillies game and accompanying Avett Brothers concert. Right before leaving, Kali threw on some comfy clothes and within minutes, she was ready.&nbsp; Kali's phone rang. It was Jadyn. She answered with excitement; it was going to be a great day!&nbsp; "Hey Kali. Jamie will pick you up in 5 minutes."&nbsp;"....What? Who?"&nbsp;"....Jamie? …My brother?"&nbsp; Kali's stomach dropped. What did he mean JAMIE? This was not the plan!? Kali looked down at her clothes and gasped. She had to change! Kelsey saw the panic in her eyes and immediately started pulling shirts out of her closet.&nbsp; "JAMIE IS COMING! WHO INVITED HIM? DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS?"&nbsp; Kali hadn't seen Jamie in five long years. By the cosmic alignment of the universe, Kali, her friends, and Jamie all shared an appreciation for the Avett Brothers. Neither Kali, Jadyn, or Jamie knew that this day would change the course of their lives. Lyrics from Kali and Jamie's favorite Avett Brothers' song: "Love arrives safely with suitcase in towCarrying with her the good things we knowA reason to live and a reason to growTo trust, to hold, to care." "I'm yours and that's it, forever.""You're mine and that's it, forever."

Chapter 3: Five Long Years Later 

To sum up this magical day, it was truly the best day ever. On the way there, Kali could hardly contain herself as she sat behind the boy she had been crushing on for seven years—a boy who always seemed like a dream. But here he was right in front of her, and they were about to spend the day together.&nbsp;Jamie, ever the gentleman, opened the door for Kali twice, shared his food with her, and they bonded over Harry Potter and other favorite films. He talked excitedly about his wild ideas for inventions and projects, and later, under the night sky, they even did some stargazing together. Kali couldn't help but feel amazed by how much they had in common and how easy it was to talk to him; she thought her nerves would not allow for any comfort or confidence, but his calm demeanor and kindness invited her true self to come out and enjoy the evening. He was everything she’d imagined. Still, she tried to keep her excitement in check. Could he possibly be enjoying this as much as I am? she thought. On the drive home, Jamie grew unusually quiet. Looking back, this was just Jamie being Jamie, but at the time, Kali worried she’d done something wrong. Despite her insecurities, she devised the plan of all plans: she was going to ask him on a date. For two long hours in the car, she rehearsed her approach, sharing in his silence. As they neared Frackville, she knew she couldn’t wait any longer. It was her moment to shine. She thought of a line from one of her favorite movies of all time, We Bought a Zoo: "You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it." After rambling about understanding their age difference and making it clear that she planned to stick around if he wanted to wait until she was older, she finally asked, “Would you want to go on a date with me?” “Okay,” he replied. It was... an odd response, but it was a win nonetheless. Whether or not the date would happen, Kali had never felt more elated in her life. Though she briefly wondered if it would ever come to pass, in that moment, she didn’t care. She was just happy to exist in the unknown, content to be near him. As he dropped her off, she left behind a bag of Zagnuts she had brought along and told him he could keep them. “No," he said, "bring them on our first date.”﻿

Chapter 4: A Door Opens

The date didn’t come easily. Unsurprisingly, Kali had to chase Jamie again. But she was determined—whatever it took, she was going on that date. With her mom’s advice in mind, Kali reached out two months after their trip to Philly, thanking Jamie for driving and for the great time they had shared. They chatted for a while, but when she left the ball in his court, the date still didn’t materialize.Despite their continued conversations, it wasn’t until November 5, 2017, that Kali’s long-standing dream finally came true. Their date began early, with a hike to Peddler’s Grave in Brandonville, PA, scheduled for 8 a.m. (It must be noted that Ron and Kristie, Kali's parents, woke up with her at 6 AM to help her "get ready," AKA calm her nerves.) As Kali pulled up to the meeting spot, “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke played softly in her car, filling her with nerves—the good kind. But the moment Jamie greeted her, a sense of calm washed over her. Jamie came prepared with food and water, a small yet thoughtful gesture that made Kali’s heart swell. Despite the cold, drizzly November morning, the day unfolded perfectly. They talked, laughed, and Kali wondered if life would ever be this good again. Their hike wasn’t enough; they extended the date, ending with a breakfast at the Park Restaurant in Shenandoah. Conversation flowed effortlessly, and both of them knew—this was something that was going to last.

Chapter 5: Chasing the Dream

Years filled with laughter, adventure, and unforgettable vacations had passed; cooking together, learning and growing together, and growing more in love each day. Kali couldn't have been happier if she tried. Yet, the day of their engagement shattered all records for "best days ever" in her extensive collection. What she had thought would be a casual walk in Frackville and a visit to her grandparents' grave—one of her favorite things to do—turned into a stunning surprise when Jamie presented her with a ring. On May 19, 2023, they became engaged to be married. Jamie chose this special spot so that "Nan and Pap could be there for it." This story began with Nan Jordan guiding Kali on her journey to Jamie’s heart; perhaps Kali has Nan and the Amelia Earhart bill to thank for everything. And while this engagement was certainly not the conclusion of their story, it marked a full-circle moment, with Nan (and Pap) Jordan present, in spirit, for one of the most significant days in their shared life together. On their wedding day, Kali will walk down the aisle to the song "Hold On Forever," the song her grandfather, Lew (Pap Jordan), wrote for her grandmother, Deno (Nan Jordan). She will be wearing her grandmother's dress.

Chapter 6: An Aura of Love

August 19, 1967

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Frackville, an IHG Hotel

Please call the hotel directly at 570-874-1700 or 1-855-914-1384 and state that you are looking to book the block rates for the Anczarski wedding of the weekend of May 31st, 2025. They will request your credit card information to book a reservation through the special block-rates which are currently $179.00 per night (plus 6% sales tax 5% county hotel occupancy tax) for either a KING room or 2 QUEENS room. The hotel requires all room reservations be received by midnight April 31, 2025. You can still book after, but the rates will go up. Rate includes:  In room 55 inch TV In room Keurig Coffeemaker Hot Breakfast (Consists of fresh fruit, cereal, oatmeal, eggs, bacon OR sausage or alternatives, bagels,pastries, yogurt, milk, juice and coffee or tea.) Wireless Internet Fitness Center Business Center Self Parking/BusParking Check in: 4:00 p.m.EARLY check in Noon ½ day fee (Check IF AVAILABLE.)Check out time: 11:00 a.m. after 11:00 (LATE ½ day fee until 2pm)

A 21-passenger bus will take guests from the hotel to the church, from the church to the venue, and later, from the venue to the hotel again. Check out this document which outlines the trips the bus will take:

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