Who knew we would meet in such a place... group therapy! That's right! We were both going through the most difficult and trying times of our lives. We developed a friendship and a sense of trust on such a different level through talking about our emotions, our feelings, and the hard times we have gone through. We got to be there for each other through the most difficult time. It was not until after our group therapy ended that we were drawn to each other. If our dear friends Dan and Julie did not have a group gathering we would not be here today. A few days later we met for coffee and the rest is history. From that point we were unseparable. 

 I am now a step mom to three of the most amazing kids and I am proud to call them my own. Conor, Tristyn, and Kaynah are such amazing young adults and have welcomed me with open arms. For those of you that do not know, I am also a grandmother to such an amazing little boy Cayden and have another baby grandson on the way. Blake has always wanted a sibling. Now he has three and he is an uncle. Blake and I are so lucky to have such great people in our lives. I can’t say enough about my soon to be father in law Larry. He is the sweetest man with the kindest heart. I wish I could have met Chad’s mom, Bonnie, but she was taken a way from us too soon. We think about her everyday and carry her spirit within us. I know that she will be with us on our special day. 

I am so lucky to have met such a great man that takes such great care of me. He is the man of my dreams that immediately swept me off my feet and continues to do so. Words can not explain how I feel about him. I have come a long way to be where I am today. It has been a difficult last few years and I know now that I am exactly where I need to be. God places people along each others paths for a reason and that is how I am with Chad today. I had such a dark cloud over me for such a long time and now I can finally see the sun. 

The day I walked into group therapy and saw Shawna (and her boots) I instantly knew she was special but had no idea she would be life changing.  We had both hit rock bottom and were now climbing the tough road to happiness.  We opened up in group and saw each others emotions from one extreme to another.  We became friends and continued to support each other in therapy and help each other grow.   It was all about to be over and go our seperate ways then a friend Julie had this great idea to continue our group outside of group and coordinated a get together.  That is when we connected, I couldn't take my eyes off her. I know she caught me admiring her several times.  We met for coffee days later and it was concrete!  God had placed us in each others paths because we are meant for each other.  I have never felt the love and depth that Shawna gives me.  She has my heart!  

I am so lucky to be able to extend my family with such great people.  Blake is a great kid and I am proud to be a part of his life and looking forward to seeing him grow.  I couldn't ask for a better soon to be mother in-law, Sandra is great!  

To say I am lucky to have met Shawna isn't enough.  She is the most amazing, loving, smart, funny and sexy woman I have met.  I am honored to be able to soon call her my wife but she is much more than that she is my best friend, adventurer and partner in life.  I look forward to the many adventures life will throw our way and share them with her.