The Story of Us-Pt 1

I have decided it is time to share the story of how Wes and I met.  I'm no romantic (and no... Wes did not ask me to marry him from underneath my balcony) but I'm so very thankful I met Wes 6 years ago and we have been able to grow up together, getting to know both the good and the bad of each other.  Since it is long, I have decided to split it into a few parts- enjoy:)

It's funny how God decides to orchestrate all the little details in your life. 

I was never a person to date much (yes.. I had those elementary flings... you know the ones where you hold hands and your friends all tell you how you were meant to be forever?).  I had always been more of a friend to many of the guys in my life.  In Spring 2006, I decided I would volunteer my time at Girl's Camp at Joy Bible Camp.  So I started on all the paperwork, the police checks, and getting all the references I would need to work at camp.  I was so excited when I got a reply saying I was accepted to council Girl's Camp!  A few days later, I also got a letter saying I was accepted to Explorer Camp to council (yes, I had not applied for this--- but an extra week to serve God at camp--- I'll take it!)

It was at Explorer Camp that I met Wes. 

Little did we know we had been crossing paths for many years.  We had many common friends, we had both been to camp for many of the same weeks, and the awful spitball/paper ball fight that was started on the bus on the way home from camp one year that I ended up staying to help the bus driver clean up... yes... my husband helped start that. 

Though Wes and I didn't get to talk much the first year at camp (we were both busy with our kids in our cabins and plus the fact that I thought he was dating his sister when I saw them come to camp together), we got talking alot during the last few days and at Sr Youth that summer.

We stayed in touch through MSN (for those of you who remember this, basically like Facebook chat- just not Facebook). 

We talked about our likes and dislikes, our faith and walk with God, and after a while we began to talk about what we look for in a future spouse (I remember saying I wanted somebody who loved God and his family- to which Wes replied I love God and I'm close to my family!). 




Wes in 2006


One week, I went to Wes' youth group at the time (since alot of people from Explorer Camp where there so I thought it would be fun to catch up with them).  I mentioned that I should come by to youth and Wes made it known that they were playing glow in the dark frisbee which would definately be the week to come (though it would mean coming only a few days later).  I didn't think anything of the visit as Wes basically didn't talk to me all night (as I have already said... romantic right?)

The next few weeks, we talked more and more each day.  One day Wes decided to ask my opinion on a dating situation he was in (I was used to be asked these questions by many guy friends- so honestly I thought nothing of it).  He told me he liked a girl from camp but was too shy to ask her out since he didn't know how she felt.  I tried to guess at who he liked (basically if you are a JBC girl- your name was probably mentioned at this point-minus my name). 

Apparently I wasn't catching on...




Our First Picture Together Sept 2006


A few days later, after telling Wes I thought he should go for it (even if the girl said no- it would only mean it wasn't meant to be).  And that is when Wes asked me out...
Yes, the official question of being boyfriend and girlfriend was asked over MSN...

It's funny how God decides to orchestrate all the little details in your life. 

 



Missing My Second Home

As many of you know, I love camp. 

Joy Bible Camp (JBC) is my home away from home.

It is the camp where I have made so many life decisions with regards to my walk with God,

and the camp where I met my husband. 

I have been blessed and lucky enough to be able to go every summer since I was 6 years old and a little Explorer Camper. 

I have lifeguarded at camp, councilled (for both Explorer and Girls camp) as well as been a camper myself. 

There is something so refreshing about getting away from everything for even just a week.

To renew and refresh you passion for the God of all creation. 

That, meeting with some amazing people, along with the wonderful activities that are offered just make camp my favourite place to be. 

This year, I am unable to go to camp due to my work schedule. 

For the past 6 years, I would have been packing my bags all day today getting ready for Girl's Camp. 

 I love just seeing these girls being encouraged by the Word rather than discouraged by so much of the media that surrounds our lives. 

I am praying for these girls every day as they get ready for their week, and the councillors as they seek guidance from God in what to say and how to share the love of God with each of these girls individually. 

I won't lie, I'm sad I won't be joining in on this amazing week, and I won't be able to go to camp at all this summer.  But I am so excited to see what God is going to do with the faithful servants he has working there both this week and the whole summer. 

Happy Birthday Dad!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Week 16 Update

How far along? 16 weeks



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Maternity clothes? Trying to keep the clothes I have lasting me a while (or at least until fall since I will need maternity pants seeing as the baby comes during Winter)

Exercising: Been jogging on a beautiful trail behind our house this week- not as far as I used to go but it's something

Stretch marks? I don't want to talk about it.  At least no more than last week.

Sleep: On and off, not as tired as I was before but I tend to move 34789132819372 times a night. 

Best moment this week: Going to the Cottage to relax with Wes

Have you told family and friends: Yep.

Miss Anything? Sleeps throughout the whole night without having to readjust myself

Movement: I think so... but again not strong enough to be sure

Food cravings:  No... in the words of a good friend "I'm the most boring pregnant person ever" ;)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing out of the ordinary

Have you started to show yet: In my mind- defiantely!   For others.. no... but my stomache is crazy hard now compared to a few weeks ago which is neat

Gender prediction: I'm still thinking girl, but who knows?

Labor Signs: No where near that point yet

Belly Button in or out? In-- and it's going to stay that way

Wedding rings on or off? On- Definately going to try to keep them on the whole time

Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends what time of day you catch me at

Looking forward to: Getting my baby bump-- no more of this awkward stage

Not loving: Headaches-- I have been getting 3+ headaches per week..

Marshall or Wardell Genes?

It's always fun to guess what your baby will inherit from both parents.  So here it goes. 

This is Little Bre

And this is Little Wes

And according to Make Me Babies, this is what our little one will look like:



[Obviously, this is all in fun- but who knows maybe our baby will be an identical clone to this]