I've been blessed several times with patience and kindness and a lot of that comes from having such a wonderful husband beside me.
We've gone through so much in such a short period of time from the time we've been dating up until now and I am grateful for all that has happened in our lives.
Love came naturally for the both of us and things just simply worked and we may have a few bickering here and there but we don't fight or raise our voices. We know how to talk to each other and our home is centered in Gospel principles where almost every corner has a quote relating to faith in every footstep.
Outside of work, we love taking random trips to National Parks or simply doing things that don't necessarily have to involve money and most times those simple and cheap dates make some of the best memories we've had together.
Since having been married and trying to find a new home, we ended up staying at Chris's parents house at their basement where we pay rent and try to save as much as we possibly could so that we can eventually move to our actual home.
Several things happening since we got married is the renovation of our little home, the basement, we switched the stairs around and Mom and JR have been so nice and we've been so patient this whole time that we are just currently waiting on our countertops and sink to be finished and we can start moving things back to where they belong and currently also waiting the stairs to be fixed so our little storage area can be done and we can start dusting everything again.
We've seriously been covered in dust and we're trying to keep it clean as much as we could with everything being done. So far, our kitchen is looking a lot nicer than it used to be. New flooring, new kitchen, new stove, a new steel sink, and awaiting our new counter tops.
Second thing, I started getting allergy shots and first few times the reactions were terrible but I'm slowly getting used to it because of all the meds I'm taking while getting the shots.
I'm grateful for the Lord's tender mercies and I know things can get worst or better from here and we've been very cautious with time and money spent so no current crazy trips planned for awhile since having spent so much on our wedding.
We are so grateful for our jobs and for the little smart decisions we've made. Currently we both work for Sorenson Caption Call as a Team Lead Supervisor and a Communications Assistant.We assist the Hard of hearing community to rely on their phones (which is us) when they can't hear what the other person is saying, they can lean on us to be able to see and read what the other person is saying.
All in all, life is good as long as we don't worry about anything but the life and the family we are building together.
-Chris and Trish
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
Experiences are UNLIMITED
I am grateful for the many Mothers that I know that have influenced me in so many countless ways possible.
The more and more times I have alone with my Mother-in-law, I have been so grateful for being able to be teachable because I know that from how Chris is today, he is who he is because of his mother's teachings and from many other experiences he's had and anything he learned from his Dad.
I cannot begin to tell you everything about that woman but because of the work that she's done and still is doing for those who have passed is something phenomenal that she's able to allow me to grasp the concepts of history. I've learned to love America's history through Chris and his mother.
I'm grateful for the promised blessings from my Savior and by choosing to do the right things in life I know that I will be able to gain those blessings. I am grateful for my future husband for the continuous hardwork that he puts in his career and the faith that he has to kneel in prayer each night with me as we approach our upcoming wedding.
Each time, I question myself whether or not to do a certain thing, Chris has been telling me, "Pray about it." But I knew something else had to be done more than just say my prayers at night and when I awake each morning. So, yesterday, I woke up and said a little prayer and asked Heavenly Father to really help me find the answers to my prayers... And as I said Amen, it came to me.. Read your Patriarchal Blessing.
When was the last time you read your Patriarchal Blessing? Have you realized that some of the answers you needed was in that Blessing. These are promised blessings from our Father in Heaven that are given to us to be able to overcome the storms of life and to be able to look forward for whatever may come next in our lives.
Every single day is not guaranteed. You live each day like it's your last. Start counting your blessings and STOP procrastinating. I'm grateful for my instructor for helping me realize this part of my life. I am grateful for his teachings and being able to teach him new things as well. I think for the most part, if you're not willing to be teachable, it's really hard to get inspired or simply just understand the concepts of life. I've been living on my own since the Summer of 2009 and I am so so grateful for the knowledge gained from being able to do things on my own, for the spiritual knowledge I gained from school and my faith, and for the knowledge I've gained through my career today and my future career. I love to learn new things and I love to challenge myself to do more things at once and I'm grateful to be able to have the freedom to make my own decisions because I wouldn't be the strong individual I am today if I didn't fully "jump in the deep end and swam in the pool.
The month of July is my ultimate "Emotional" month because everything in my life has happened on this month.
July 2nd, 2009 - I was accepted to LDSBC which is the main reason why I'm in UT and loving it.
July 7th - I was born to wonderful parents.
July13th, 2008 - I was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
July 14th, 2008 - I was Confirmed and given the gift of the Holy Ghost
July 22, 2012 - I get my Temple Recommend for my endowment and wedding.
July 28th, 2012 - I will be getting endowed.
I had a neat experience today in Class when I was able to teach my instructor and my colleagues about the Deaf Community because it has taught me a lot just by working as a Communications Assistant. I am grateful for my job today and the effectiveness of the teachings from my classes for my future career!!
Happy Girl = Happy Day!
I am grateful for all the blessings I've been able to receive in such a short time in my life to be able to make it through the storms of life. Our Savior doesn't give us the trials and struggles if he knew we wouldn't be able to make it. Do your best and He will handle the rest!
33 Days Left. The Church is True and I know my Savior loves me and he lives!
Love,
Trish
The more and more times I have alone with my Mother-in-law, I have been so grateful for being able to be teachable because I know that from how Chris is today, he is who he is because of his mother's teachings and from many other experiences he's had and anything he learned from his Dad.
I cannot begin to tell you everything about that woman but because of the work that she's done and still is doing for those who have passed is something phenomenal that she's able to allow me to grasp the concepts of history. I've learned to love America's history through Chris and his mother.
I'm grateful for the promised blessings from my Savior and by choosing to do the right things in life I know that I will be able to gain those blessings. I am grateful for my future husband for the continuous hardwork that he puts in his career and the faith that he has to kneel in prayer each night with me as we approach our upcoming wedding.
Each time, I question myself whether or not to do a certain thing, Chris has been telling me, "Pray about it." But I knew something else had to be done more than just say my prayers at night and when I awake each morning. So, yesterday, I woke up and said a little prayer and asked Heavenly Father to really help me find the answers to my prayers... And as I said Amen, it came to me.. Read your Patriarchal Blessing.
When was the last time you read your Patriarchal Blessing? Have you realized that some of the answers you needed was in that Blessing. These are promised blessings from our Father in Heaven that are given to us to be able to overcome the storms of life and to be able to look forward for whatever may come next in our lives.
Every single day is not guaranteed. You live each day like it's your last. Start counting your blessings and STOP procrastinating. I'm grateful for my instructor for helping me realize this part of my life. I am grateful for his teachings and being able to teach him new things as well. I think for the most part, if you're not willing to be teachable, it's really hard to get inspired or simply just understand the concepts of life. I've been living on my own since the Summer of 2009 and I am so so grateful for the knowledge gained from being able to do things on my own, for the spiritual knowledge I gained from school and my faith, and for the knowledge I've gained through my career today and my future career. I love to learn new things and I love to challenge myself to do more things at once and I'm grateful to be able to have the freedom to make my own decisions because I wouldn't be the strong individual I am today if I didn't fully "jump in the deep end and swam in the pool.
The month of July is my ultimate "Emotional" month because everything in my life has happened on this month.
July 2nd, 2009 - I was accepted to LDSBC which is the main reason why I'm in UT and loving it.
July 7th - I was born to wonderful parents.
July13th, 2008 - I was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
July 14th, 2008 - I was Confirmed and given the gift of the Holy Ghost
July 22, 2012 - I get my Temple Recommend for my endowment and wedding.
July 28th, 2012 - I will be getting endowed.
I had a neat experience today in Class when I was able to teach my instructor and my colleagues about the Deaf Community because it has taught me a lot just by working as a Communications Assistant. I am grateful for my job today and the effectiveness of the teachings from my classes for my future career!!
Happy Girl = Happy Day!
I am grateful for all the blessings I've been able to receive in such a short time in my life to be able to make it through the storms of life. Our Savior doesn't give us the trials and struggles if he knew we wouldn't be able to make it. Do your best and He will handle the rest!
33 Days Left. The Church is True and I know my Savior loves me and he lives!
Love,
Trish
Monday, June 18, 2012
What a Busy Life We Have!!
Wow I cannot believe how fast time has gone by! Every weekend has been filled with so many Errands, Wedding Reception DIY stuff, and then some surprises here and there!
Last weekend June 16, I had the privilege to see Paul Cardall because I have a wonderful Fiance that loves to surprise me when I truly deserve it ;P
The music was beautiful and the spirit was strong. That day had made me realize how thankful I am of the life I was given, appreciating the history of the United States (not only through this event but also through Chris and his family embracing that and letting me understand history), and mostly how much I have appreciated the small things in life because this man behind the piano was born with half a heart and was able to finally receive a new heart I think when he was 37. What a true survivor and an inspiration to me as someone who is compassionate, faithful, and someone who just never gave up.
Sometimes, we take many things for granted and we don't even realize that someone else could be out there struggling to find food and shelter.. Another main reason why I want to pursue my goal as a Social Worker and be able to aid to those that need a little boost to get back up, even the littlest help can change someone's life. I've always told myself, I don't want to be the richest person married to a wonderful man, I just want to be satisfied with what the Lord will bless me with and any extra I want to donate to the public. I've also just been the type of person that when I say I will, I do it. I try to enjoy life to the fullest each day because you really won't ever know what will happen next. You can't always be serious with everything either. Smile more often and eat more ice cream.
So that's that. Here's an overview of what our lives will be consisting of, starting this weekend.
Saturday, June 23rd - Bridal Shower
Saturday, June 30th- Bridals (for those that don't know what that is... it's just pictures of me in my wedding dress with a trial run of hair and make-up)
Saturday, July 7th- My 22nd Birthday!!
Friday, July 13th - Marks 4 years of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS! YAY!
Saturday, July 14th- Scottish Festival & this day marks 12 years being in the US!
Saturday, July 21st- Starting to move stuff around again.
Saturday, July 28th- I'm GETTING ENDOWED !!
Tuesday, July 31st- Moving out of my Apartment and living the bum life but not really. Staying at Friends house in Midvale for a few days.
Friday, August 3rd - Decorating the Church Building
Saturday, August 4th - Wedding!
Yes, I am busy from here on out. And I also go to school and work 26-28 hours per week. So if I don't answer texts and or calls is because I AM REALLY BUSY!!!
Hopefully I will update this more often in the future!
-Trish
Last weekend June 16, I had the privilege to see Paul Cardall because I have a wonderful Fiance that loves to surprise me when I truly deserve it ;P
The music was beautiful and the spirit was strong. That day had made me realize how thankful I am of the life I was given, appreciating the history of the United States (not only through this event but also through Chris and his family embracing that and letting me understand history), and mostly how much I have appreciated the small things in life because this man behind the piano was born with half a heart and was able to finally receive a new heart I think when he was 37. What a true survivor and an inspiration to me as someone who is compassionate, faithful, and someone who just never gave up.
Sometimes, we take many things for granted and we don't even realize that someone else could be out there struggling to find food and shelter.. Another main reason why I want to pursue my goal as a Social Worker and be able to aid to those that need a little boost to get back up, even the littlest help can change someone's life. I've always told myself, I don't want to be the richest person married to a wonderful man, I just want to be satisfied with what the Lord will bless me with and any extra I want to donate to the public. I've also just been the type of person that when I say I will, I do it. I try to enjoy life to the fullest each day because you really won't ever know what will happen next. You can't always be serious with everything either. Smile more often and eat more ice cream.
So that's that. Here's an overview of what our lives will be consisting of, starting this weekend.
Saturday, June 23rd - Bridal Shower
Saturday, June 30th- Bridals (for those that don't know what that is... it's just pictures of me in my wedding dress with a trial run of hair and make-up)
Saturday, July 7th- My 22nd Birthday!!
Friday, July 13th - Marks 4 years of being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS! YAY!
Saturday, July 14th- Scottish Festival & this day marks 12 years being in the US!
Saturday, July 21st- Starting to move stuff around again.
Saturday, July 28th- I'm GETTING ENDOWED !!
Tuesday, July 31st- Moving out of my Apartment and living the bum life but not really. Staying at Friends house in Midvale for a few days.
Friday, August 3rd - Decorating the Church Building
Saturday, August 4th - Wedding!
Yes, I am busy from here on out. And I also go to school and work 26-28 hours per week. So if I don't answer texts and or calls is because I AM REALLY BUSY!!!
Hopefully I will update this more often in the future!
-Trish
Monday, June 4, 2012
Oh how time flies
Well, just another update...
As many of you have had sneek peaks of the wedding bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, shoes, invites, and whatever else I missed... Today marks 61 days and exactly 2 months away from the wedding!!
Christopher and I have picked up both dresses today from the two ladies that altered my dresses. Temple Dress and Wedding dress that is! They both did a fantastic job and I'm still in Awe about how beautiful the wedding dress is, with the sleeves now!!!
Well, we've sent out those invites today and we pretty much only need to meet up with the Baker to make our cake and 150 cupcakes and we're done with the planning!!
Summer Semester started today and I'm taking two Social Work Classes which I have nothing to really stress about because I love writing essays and that's the only thing I'm doing in the two classes. 3 Essays each class which is a total of 6 essays and 2 of which are my final!!
The Bridal Shower is in 2 weeks and my Bridals is in 3 weeks... Birthday in 4 weeks, Endowment and Finals in 8 weeks... Wedding in 9 weeks :)
Life is Great! God is Good. I'm blessed to be marrying a wonderful Man with an amazing family!!
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!
As many of you have had sneek peaks of the wedding bouquet, corsages, boutonnieres, shoes, invites, and whatever else I missed... Today marks 61 days and exactly 2 months away from the wedding!!
Christopher and I have picked up both dresses today from the two ladies that altered my dresses. Temple Dress and Wedding dress that is! They both did a fantastic job and I'm still in Awe about how beautiful the wedding dress is, with the sleeves now!!!
Well, we've sent out those invites today and we pretty much only need to meet up with the Baker to make our cake and 150 cupcakes and we're done with the planning!!
Summer Semester started today and I'm taking two Social Work Classes which I have nothing to really stress about because I love writing essays and that's the only thing I'm doing in the two classes. 3 Essays each class which is a total of 6 essays and 2 of which are my final!!
The Bridal Shower is in 2 weeks and my Bridals is in 3 weeks... Birthday in 4 weeks, Endowment and Finals in 8 weeks... Wedding in 9 weeks :)
Life is Great! God is Good. I'm blessed to be marrying a wonderful Man with an amazing family!!
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER EVERYONE!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
I'm inspired.
I have struggled in the past week for finals and school to be over and all of a sudden I've lost so much weight again because I've had a loss of appetite from stressing over planning for our wedding when I didn't need to. I never have thought I would have a tough time being so overwhelmed with just 3 classes but I've poured my poor, tiny, little heart to my Fiance because I thought I was gonna die thinking about and stressing over what doesn't need to be worried about. So my soon to be mom-in-law sat us down this past Sunday and asked us all these questions about what else needs to be done... Long Story short, she helped me take a few burdens off my shoulders and I couldn't be more grateful of her acts of kindness and what the family has done for me. What I didn't know was that we're close to being finished with our wedding stuff. We just need to reserve our cake and cupcakes, alter my temple dress, wait patiently for a call from my alterations lady (that woman is crazy busy because she works for David's Bridal but she does a phenomenal job altering wedding and prom dresses), buy candy for our reception, purchase some G's, get our invitations picked out and bought, wrap up with decorations for the event, and set appointments for the temple and hair and makeup for the day of the wedding... And A Bridal shower that I don't know when will happen or if it will happen...
But as for now...
I LOVE SUMMER BREAK! One month of reading some books that I've bought at Deseret Bookstore and never read and watching my favorite inspirational movies.
God loves us and, loving us, has placed us here to cope with challenges which he will place before us. I'm not sure we can always understand the implications of his love, because his love will call us at times to do things we may wonder about, and we may be confronted with circumstances we would rather not face. I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have the rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively. God has been extremely generous, kind, and loving to me. I face trials almost each day of my life. I have a great family and a family ahead of me who knows I've done so much and gone through so much in my life that I know any more obstacles that come my way, Heavenly Father will bless me and open his doors to a grander plan.
What I've been up to since the engagement... Planning.. Planning.. Planning!! Chris and I have been so busy and have been richly blessed with the help we've been receiving with our wedding plans. Our wedding will be as simple as it is. Several couples would spend thousands of dollars on their wedding and I'm a simple girl. I told him that the only important part of our wedding is the 90minutes spent in the Sealing Room of the Draper, UT Temple. We have enough bills to worry about and I'm not wanting us to be extremely broke after we get married. That's the only thing that makes me happy at this point of my life. Knowing that I will be sealed to him for time and all eternity and to build our future family with such a foundation well rounded on the True church just warms my heart. I've had quite a handful of ambitions growing up but nothing compares to the ETERNAL BLESSINGS of the Temple. We are 3 months (92 days) away, as of tomorrow, from our Special day. And there's nothing more I look forward to than that. Every we tease each other, his mom would always say, "At this point in your lives you two are inseparable and that's a beautiful thing." So good news! WE HAVE NOT SPENT A THOUSAND DOLLARS YET!! WHY?!? Because we're smart! We have enough bills to worry about and we will be a smart couple and responsible adults so that when time comes we will be prepared for the storm that strikes our way :)
Time is precious to me and ever since I've moved to Utah, I have not taken any time for granted. I've always believed that life is not just meant to spend time existing, but to spend it living. Dreams are the very sustenance of life. And as dreams are achieved, life's purpose is achieved, and life is truly lived. Therein, I am confident any one of us can find peace, strength, and hope for a better tomorrow beginning by living today.
Today, I want to express my love for my family, my friends, the family that I am marrying in to, the niece and nephew I will have, and my wonderful Fiance, Chris. When I speak of hope for a bright future, he is my knight and shinning armor, bringing such warmth and comfort that moves through me. We've built that bond, a friendship that defies this world. I pray daily that I may live worthy of his love and give him the respect he deserves, no matter what comes our way. I am grateful for the family I was blessed to be born in to because the struggles and trials that has come my way and accepted to learn from, I would not have overcome if it wasn't for them. I love my family dearly.
Jeffrey R. Holland has said, "The first element of divine love--pure love... it is kindness, its selfless quality, its lack of ego and vanity and consuming self-centeredness. 'Charity suffereth long, and is kind, [charity] envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own' (Moroni 7:45)" My fiance has all these qualities.
I am confident about our future together because of the plan that our loving Heavenly Father has set for the both of us. We both know it won't be easy but "Happily Ever After" will only happen if we work hard and work together towards a successful marriage. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and humility for the blessings we've already received as we're dating. And I know in my heart that the most important part of the Lord's work we will ever do together will be within the walls of our home.
It comforts me also that the last apartment I live in is safe. It's kind of funny that I live right behind the biggest hospital in the valley because as Chris would say, "Look, if you ever have to go to the E.R. again, you can just run there..." I've always thought about knocking at the Police Station office and ask them to drive me to the hospital in case of an emergency. LOL! But I'm healthy as stated by my Doctor. The Post office is also right next door to my apartment/home. God loves me because this apartment is wrapped around in such love that I could almost feel Heavenly Father would sit in our living room comfortably because I have such great roommates who have wrote scriptures, quoted prophets, songs, and many others on a sticky note, an index card, or a printer paper and have stuck them every where on our walls. Even in my room, I have quotes I have bought from Deseret Bookstore that I have stuck on my wall. I am simply happy and content with my life. God lives and the Church is true!
This month will be filled with a few appointments for our wedding, including invitations, wedding dress touchups, and temple dress alterations. My family is also coming here at the end of the month to visit and meet Chris's family before the wedding happens in August.
I hope to update everyone more often this summer on our wedding planning on this blog!
I find strength in prayer, attending Church to be with others who also love God, reading inspiring books such as the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and books written by Church leaders and inspiring Church members, and lastly listening intently to music. The right type of music always opens a conduit to heaven for me.
Love Always,
Trish
But as for now...
I LOVE SUMMER BREAK! One month of reading some books that I've bought at Deseret Bookstore and never read and watching my favorite inspirational movies.
God loves us and, loving us, has placed us here to cope with challenges which he will place before us. I'm not sure we can always understand the implications of his love, because his love will call us at times to do things we may wonder about, and we may be confronted with circumstances we would rather not face. I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have the rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively. God has been extremely generous, kind, and loving to me. I face trials almost each day of my life. I have a great family and a family ahead of me who knows I've done so much and gone through so much in my life that I know any more obstacles that come my way, Heavenly Father will bless me and open his doors to a grander plan.
What I've been up to since the engagement... Planning.. Planning.. Planning!! Chris and I have been so busy and have been richly blessed with the help we've been receiving with our wedding plans. Our wedding will be as simple as it is. Several couples would spend thousands of dollars on their wedding and I'm a simple girl. I told him that the only important part of our wedding is the 90minutes spent in the Sealing Room of the Draper, UT Temple. We have enough bills to worry about and I'm not wanting us to be extremely broke after we get married. That's the only thing that makes me happy at this point of my life. Knowing that I will be sealed to him for time and all eternity and to build our future family with such a foundation well rounded on the True church just warms my heart. I've had quite a handful of ambitions growing up but nothing compares to the ETERNAL BLESSINGS of the Temple. We are 3 months (92 days) away, as of tomorrow, from our Special day. And there's nothing more I look forward to than that. Every we tease each other, his mom would always say, "At this point in your lives you two are inseparable and that's a beautiful thing." So good news! WE HAVE NOT SPENT A THOUSAND DOLLARS YET!! WHY?!? Because we're smart! We have enough bills to worry about and we will be a smart couple and responsible adults so that when time comes we will be prepared for the storm that strikes our way :)
Time is precious to me and ever since I've moved to Utah, I have not taken any time for granted. I've always believed that life is not just meant to spend time existing, but to spend it living. Dreams are the very sustenance of life. And as dreams are achieved, life's purpose is achieved, and life is truly lived. Therein, I am confident any one of us can find peace, strength, and hope for a better tomorrow beginning by living today.
Today, I want to express my love for my family, my friends, the family that I am marrying in to, the niece and nephew I will have, and my wonderful Fiance, Chris. When I speak of hope for a bright future, he is my knight and shinning armor, bringing such warmth and comfort that moves through me. We've built that bond, a friendship that defies this world. I pray daily that I may live worthy of his love and give him the respect he deserves, no matter what comes our way. I am grateful for the family I was blessed to be born in to because the struggles and trials that has come my way and accepted to learn from, I would not have overcome if it wasn't for them. I love my family dearly.
Jeffrey R. Holland has said, "The first element of divine love--pure love... it is kindness, its selfless quality, its lack of ego and vanity and consuming self-centeredness. 'Charity suffereth long, and is kind, [charity] envieth not, and is not puffed up, seeketh not her own' (Moroni 7:45)" My fiance has all these qualities.
I am confident about our future together because of the plan that our loving Heavenly Father has set for the both of us. We both know it won't be easy but "Happily Ever After" will only happen if we work hard and work together towards a successful marriage. I am overwhelmed with gratitude and humility for the blessings we've already received as we're dating. And I know in my heart that the most important part of the Lord's work we will ever do together will be within the walls of our home.
It comforts me also that the last apartment I live in is safe. It's kind of funny that I live right behind the biggest hospital in the valley because as Chris would say, "Look, if you ever have to go to the E.R. again, you can just run there..." I've always thought about knocking at the Police Station office and ask them to drive me to the hospital in case of an emergency. LOL! But I'm healthy as stated by my Doctor. The Post office is also right next door to my apartment/home. God loves me because this apartment is wrapped around in such love that I could almost feel Heavenly Father would sit in our living room comfortably because I have such great roommates who have wrote scriptures, quoted prophets, songs, and many others on a sticky note, an index card, or a printer paper and have stuck them every where on our walls. Even in my room, I have quotes I have bought from Deseret Bookstore that I have stuck on my wall. I am simply happy and content with my life. God lives and the Church is true!
This month will be filled with a few appointments for our wedding, including invitations, wedding dress touchups, and temple dress alterations. My family is also coming here at the end of the month to visit and meet Chris's family before the wedding happens in August.
I hope to update everyone more often this summer on our wedding planning on this blog!
I find strength in prayer, attending Church to be with others who also love God, reading inspiring books such as the Book of Mormon, the Bible, and books written by Church leaders and inspiring Church members, and lastly listening intently to music. The right type of music always opens a conduit to heaven for me.
Love Always,
Trish
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The Proposal: FULL VERSION
February 14th, 2012, I woke up like usual and disregarded the fact that it was Valentine's Day. I grew up thinking, it's just another normal day. And just like every single day, I received my "Good morning Beautiful" text from Chris. I then went to my Psychology and Sociology class. We had a different lecture that was somehow related to the topic that we're talking about in class. Since it was Valentine's Day, the lectures were mostly about Relationships with different people and all that crazy stuff, I wish not to disclose. Then, I went and spent 4.5 hours at work, which was slightly busy, but I treated it like a normal day at work. But I was extremely excited to see Chris that night. After being such a poop face the night before, I felt like I had to make up for my silly actions. So I acted 10x more excited when I saw him, and decided, I would just go with it and just go with the flow with what he has planned and ASK NO QUESTIONS!
When I got in the car, he asked me if I wanted my first Valentine's Gift from him. I said sure. So he gave me a cute, small, white teddy bear, with the word love, holding a heart. He also gave me his stepmom, Dennis's chocolates and card for me. And his mom's sweet tarts candy for me. And also his super cute card. Then, he said, I'll give you the rest later!
So, he drove towards Salt Lake City, and I was wondering where he would take me to dinner. Then, as I started noticing that we were at Sugar House, he said, we're going to Pei Wei Asian Diner, where we both had our FIRST DATE. He said we would do Maggie Moose Ice Cream (Because I don't remember what the name of the Ice Cream place is, I really just made that name up) another day because we both felt super stuffed up with a cold. So we enjoyed our dinner at Pei Wei and talked about our day and all that good stuff.
He then, took me back to the car, and said the cheesiest story that led him to give me a "pot of gold". For the life of me, I could not stop laughing when he was telling me this made up story, he's just so good in doing it every time! Until, I looked at his face and inside I told myself, he's actually serious, okay, fine, I'll just go with it! So I took him seriously. Long story short, he pretty much told me how he had to follow this really big rainbow, and at the end of the rainbow, was me... his "pot of gold."
... I thought we were done. I thought he was gonna take me home.
I noticed, he started driving to the Memorial Grove Park, which is located right behind my apartment. I thought my friends were gonna be there and he was gonna propose to me there. But, he walked me towards the ledge where he sat down and our FIRST KISS was done. As he walked me to the ledge, he asked me if I remembered that date at the park where we played croquet and had a picnic. I said, Yeah, because I won both games ;) and it was fun because he ran after the ball when it almost fell in the creek. After we did our re-living of the first date, he said, "Okay, let's get you back in the car so you can be warm." When he opened the car, I realized that my take home box spilled on the bottom of my seat. After, commenting about how we should clean the car, I made the mess :( LAME... Anyways, So I thought he was gonna take me home...
As he was driving out of the park, I noticed, he wasn't turning left, towards my apartment, the next thing that was in mind was, either he was gonna park the car at the lodge and have us both walk to the Salt Lake Temple, or he would take me to the Plaza, or to the Gateway Mall. And he took me to the Plaza Hotel, where we FIRST MET and where he FIRST SAID I LOVE YOU to me. We got out and talked to a few people there and did other stuff.
Then, back in the car we went...
When he made a left turn, he puts his tie on my eyes and used it as a blind fold. After awhile of guessing he was gonna propose to me, I gave up and just told myself, he's just showing me all our FIRSTS, so I just let him be. He drove the car everywhere and I got super dizzy and started feeling a little sick to my stomach. I realized that night how much I hate being blind folded!!! Then after I had begged for him to stop the car, he finally did, he told me to stay in the car and I was like, MMMhmmm, he just opened the trunk, NO BIG DEAL, he just probably put my purse at the back of the car so I don't have to carry it with me.. So then, he brings me out of the car, and undoes my blindfold. There we were, standing infront of the State Capitol. The date to the State Capitol was connected to the date with the Memorial Grove Park. So I thought that he was just being so silly!! We walked around the State Capitol Building and walked up and down the stairs. We saw people inside the building but oddly enough, the building was locked. So, we just walked around, and I pointed out where we spent a little time outside the building during our date there in September.
Then, I really pointed out that I was freezing my butt off now!! He said, Okay fine! let's just enjoy the view of the city and the Salt Lake Temple. I didn't realize that he was down on his knees when he took out his Journal. He and I joked around the Gateway Girls last month, January, that we just got engaged and even had a fake ring... And somehow, he told everyone that he had written this poem for his wife 4 years ago, and whoever his wife is... that he would read it to her when the right time comes. So, I knew what it was when he started reading it to me. The Poem Read:
[As copied from an e-mail]
I wrote this on April 16, 2004. I knew these were the words I would speak to the woman I was going to marry...you. Although I didn’t know it was you at the time. I guess its not much of a poem as it is a speech. Either way it expresses my feelings for you.
Love is a word that implies a connection. I am connected to you through all that I was, all that I am, and all that I will become.
I find it hard to explain. What I feel is peace when you are near, joy when I hold you in my arms, strong when you say my name, and my heart beats wildly when you say you love me.
All words in every language that has been created to describe love, goodness, charity, and kindness were created to describe you.
I will work for you. I will live for you. I will die for you. I will become a better man for you and you alone.
When time and trials have worn us both down in old age my love for you will continue. I will find you more beautiful than this day. You are my dearest friend. My life and love I give to you.
I love you Trisha Janelle Chavez Tolentino!!
He asked me, "Baby, do you know what FIRST this is???" I replied, NO... And he takes out a small box and opens it. The box, had a light that was so bright, and there it was... The ring I've always dreamed of. I told him, I wanted my ring, a certain cut... which is a Marquise cut but he gets to surprise me what the setting of the ring looks like. So there it was. He asked me, "Trisha Janelle Chavez Tolentino, will you be willing to spend all eternity with me?" And because he was tearing up as he read the poem, I, too, was starting to cry. And I replied, "Yes I would love to spend all eternity with you." This place marks, where we FIRST GOT ENGAGED.
I love this man with all my heart. And he makes me feel like the world, around his family and around mine, and my friends know I am his Queen.
We would love to get married at the Draper Temple on August 4, 2012. But it's still waiting to be confirmed at the temple....
When I got in the car, he asked me if I wanted my first Valentine's Gift from him. I said sure. So he gave me a cute, small, white teddy bear, with the word love, holding a heart. He also gave me his stepmom, Dennis's chocolates and card for me. And his mom's sweet tarts candy for me. And also his super cute card. Then, he said, I'll give you the rest later!
So, he drove towards Salt Lake City, and I was wondering where he would take me to dinner. Then, as I started noticing that we were at Sugar House, he said, we're going to Pei Wei Asian Diner, where we both had our FIRST DATE. He said we would do Maggie Moose Ice Cream (Because I don't remember what the name of the Ice Cream place is, I really just made that name up) another day because we both felt super stuffed up with a cold. So we enjoyed our dinner at Pei Wei and talked about our day and all that good stuff.
He then, took me back to the car, and said the cheesiest story that led him to give me a "pot of gold". For the life of me, I could not stop laughing when he was telling me this made up story, he's just so good in doing it every time! Until, I looked at his face and inside I told myself, he's actually serious, okay, fine, I'll just go with it! So I took him seriously. Long story short, he pretty much told me how he had to follow this really big rainbow, and at the end of the rainbow, was me... his "pot of gold."
... I thought we were done. I thought he was gonna take me home.
I noticed, he started driving to the Memorial Grove Park, which is located right behind my apartment. I thought my friends were gonna be there and he was gonna propose to me there. But, he walked me towards the ledge where he sat down and our FIRST KISS was done. As he walked me to the ledge, he asked me if I remembered that date at the park where we played croquet and had a picnic. I said, Yeah, because I won both games ;) and it was fun because he ran after the ball when it almost fell in the creek. After we did our re-living of the first date, he said, "Okay, let's get you back in the car so you can be warm." When he opened the car, I realized that my take home box spilled on the bottom of my seat. After, commenting about how we should clean the car, I made the mess :( LAME... Anyways, So I thought he was gonna take me home...
As he was driving out of the park, I noticed, he wasn't turning left, towards my apartment, the next thing that was in mind was, either he was gonna park the car at the lodge and have us both walk to the Salt Lake Temple, or he would take me to the Plaza, or to the Gateway Mall. And he took me to the Plaza Hotel, where we FIRST MET and where he FIRST SAID I LOVE YOU to me. We got out and talked to a few people there and did other stuff.
Then, back in the car we went...
When he made a left turn, he puts his tie on my eyes and used it as a blind fold. After awhile of guessing he was gonna propose to me, I gave up and just told myself, he's just showing me all our FIRSTS, so I just let him be. He drove the car everywhere and I got super dizzy and started feeling a little sick to my stomach. I realized that night how much I hate being blind folded!!! Then after I had begged for him to stop the car, he finally did, he told me to stay in the car and I was like, MMMhmmm, he just opened the trunk, NO BIG DEAL, he just probably put my purse at the back of the car so I don't have to carry it with me.. So then, he brings me out of the car, and undoes my blindfold. There we were, standing infront of the State Capitol. The date to the State Capitol was connected to the date with the Memorial Grove Park. So I thought that he was just being so silly!! We walked around the State Capitol Building and walked up and down the stairs. We saw people inside the building but oddly enough, the building was locked. So, we just walked around, and I pointed out where we spent a little time outside the building during our date there in September.
Then, I really pointed out that I was freezing my butt off now!! He said, Okay fine! let's just enjoy the view of the city and the Salt Lake Temple. I didn't realize that he was down on his knees when he took out his Journal. He and I joked around the Gateway Girls last month, January, that we just got engaged and even had a fake ring... And somehow, he told everyone that he had written this poem for his wife 4 years ago, and whoever his wife is... that he would read it to her when the right time comes. So, I knew what it was when he started reading it to me. The Poem Read:
[As copied from an e-mail]
I wrote this on April 16, 2004. I knew these were the words I would speak to the woman I was going to marry...you. Although I didn’t know it was you at the time. I guess its not much of a poem as it is a speech. Either way it expresses my feelings for you.
Love is a word that implies a connection. I am connected to you through all that I was, all that I am, and all that I will become.
I find it hard to explain. What I feel is peace when you are near, joy when I hold you in my arms, strong when you say my name, and my heart beats wildly when you say you love me.
All words in every language that has been created to describe love, goodness, charity, and kindness were created to describe you.
I will work for you. I will live for you. I will die for you. I will become a better man for you and you alone.
When time and trials have worn us both down in old age my love for you will continue. I will find you more beautiful than this day. You are my dearest friend. My life and love I give to you.
I love you Trisha Janelle Chavez Tolentino!!
He asked me, "Baby, do you know what FIRST this is???" I replied, NO... And he takes out a small box and opens it. The box, had a light that was so bright, and there it was... The ring I've always dreamed of. I told him, I wanted my ring, a certain cut... which is a Marquise cut but he gets to surprise me what the setting of the ring looks like. So there it was. He asked me, "Trisha Janelle Chavez Tolentino, will you be willing to spend all eternity with me?" And because he was tearing up as he read the poem, I, too, was starting to cry. And I replied, "Yes I would love to spend all eternity with you." This place marks, where we FIRST GOT ENGAGED.
I love this man with all my heart. And he makes me feel like the world, around his family and around mine, and my friends know I am his Queen.
We would love to get married at the Draper Temple on August 4, 2012. But it's still waiting to be confirmed at the temple....
Everything Home-made art and quotes I found.
The Ring with the wedding band that I don't get to keep just yet ;)
After he proposed !
Saturday, January 21, 2012
The Dating: Our Story
"If I can do something all over again, I would've met you sooner, so I can love you longer..."
I never would've thought that we'd end this way. Our story will always be that he was Once upon a time, someone I handed my rent checks to and I was the dorm girl. I loved coming into his office and chatting with him even just for a while about the randomest things I could possibly talk about to the more serious issues that went on in the Hotel. He's always had this rule that he wouldn't date a Plaza Girl while he resides at the Lodge and works for both, unless the girl moved out of the hotel... I've lived at the Plaza Hotel for 2 and a half years and I've ALWAYS wanted to move out after my first semester at the LDS Business College but I just couldn't. Above all the things that went on, all the dramas and such, I loved meeting new people from all over the world. I was able to make tons and tons of friends to hang out and do homework together.
He would sit behind his desk and during his boring hours, he went on Facebook or watched movies and maybe just maybe he bugged a girl or two ;)
He's sincere, trustworthy, honest, hardworking, caring, unwavering, thoughtful, a worthy priesthood holder, an Eagle Scout that is so fully proud that he holds it and loving. He usually opens the door for me, if he waits to put his hand on my door first. There are times when we've joked around and he unlocks the door as I'm walking in front of him so I end up opening the door and he gives me this look that I'm NOT supposed to open the door to myself. He is such a gentleman AT ALL TIMES. I love being thought of and pointed out as THE ONE for him. He cares a lot about my well-being and who I will forever be. He protects me when I'm sick and when I'm in desperate need of HIM. I love that he smiles often as it warms my heart. I love that he knows that he truly is the one for me. I'm comforted that the Holy Spirit has guided me along this long journey of love and finding the right one for me.
I've always told myself that I wanted to see how he treats his mother because more than likely that's how He will treat me. I am comforted by the fact that he knows that I am a Daughter of God and he protects my Virtue. I am dumbfounded by how much of a gentleman he is to his Sisters, Mother, and Me. He loves to serve others and I respect him fully with all the things that he is and what he will forever be.
On November 5th, We went to the Draper Temple and did baptisms. He did my confirmations and baptisms. I love that he holds the Priesthood and lives the gospel with honor and righteousness. After he was done baptizing me, he whispered into my ears that were clogged with chlorine water and said, "I told you, you looked good in WHITE!" We then went back to his house and showered, separately, of course. And got ready to play in the snow. Later that night, he read me his Patriarchal Blessing. It was so fully detailed in regards to all that he needs to do from his Mission to living a peaceful life with his Eternal Companion. I am blessed to be one day, become a part of his life fully. I love him with all my heart, might, mind, soul, and strength. I am blessed to be his future wife as I know Heavenly Father has watched both of us grow a long the journey of finding the right person for the both of us. He strengthens me spiritually, emotionally, physically... He amazes me daily with how much hard working of a man he truly is. He enlightens me with the gospel by the testimony he's grown up with and I know that one day he will be an amazing Father to his children and a wonderful Husband to me. I want to be able to help him with his daily needs and provide comfort during his hard times. I want to be the one he feels the need to speak with his problems either at work or home. I want to be able to establish a house of Zion for our family and live with the Gospel, guided by the Spirit. I want to be able to teach my children right from wrong and be accompanied by the Holy Ghost through our hard times.
The following are dates that we have done and we try to do different things every time we see each other so that we can get to know each other in different ways possible.
First Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011. Dinner at Pei Wei and Ice Cream at Sugar House. It was nice and casual. Loved his sweet and outgoing personality. Someone that I wasn't afraid of letting myself go fully. Oh what do you know, things can happen from here on out.. we shall see. **drum roll** Dun dun dun ;) He's a great guy and I love being around this man! I hope to get to know him more!
He cancelled and moved our next date because he wanted to take care of his mother who was sick the day before our date. This is something that I told myself, I would want to see in a Man... how he takes care of his mother... and I really don't even need to see how he treats her because everything he does is just done with respect and I know that he respects me so much.
Second Date: Friday, September 2, 2011. A picnic at the Memorial Grove Park with a game of Croquet and a walk to the State Capitol. Oh he's adorable and sweet like sugar! It was super cute. We had a view of people taking Bridal pictures and a wedding ceremony happening, also families walking their dogs and having a great time as well. He taught me how to play croquet. I thought it was the weirdest thing but it was actually really fun, especially, when you're trying to hit the ball over the bridge. AND HE KISSED ME! AHA! Oh those soft and sweet lips of his. I am in love ;)
Third Date: Saturday, September 3, 2011. A dinner at Biaggi's Italian restaurant. It was yummy food with the best company ever! I'm just learning more and more things about him. Learning about someone is so significant in a way that it's so important just in case anything happens ya know?!?
Fourth Date: Friday, September 9, 2011. We were planning on going on a hike but it started raining at the Mountains! geeze! Instead, we ended up going to the Greek Festival and enjoyed each other's company and enjoyed our time. We then went to get Italian Gelato at this place I've never even thought existed! And it was so good! I got Nutella and Strawberry Flavors! Yummy!
Fifth Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011. I had an amazing time with Jenny, Natalie, and Dana watching Super 8 and I have never freaked a girl out until I watched this movie and screamed and jumped so much and it was just hilarious! Then, Chris picked me up for a quick dinner at Zushi for Sushi ;) haha. We had a good time eating sushi. He's so much fun! Poor guy was still super sick and I think it's cute that he would still want to spend even the littlest time with me.
Sixth Date: Friday, September 16, 2011. I rode trax down to Sandy to see him and he took me to show me his cozy workplace and his Step dad's as well. Then he took me to Sonic to get dinner and took it to his house. I then met his Mother and Step dad! They are the cutest and the sweetest.. I wouldn't mind coming back ;) Then we watched Battle Los Angeles and enjoyed the rest of the night being with each other. Surprising enough, I stayed awake through an action movie.
Seventh Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011. He got really creative with this date. He took me to three different malls for dinner.
South Town Mall: Appetizer
Fashion Place Mall: Dinner
Gateway Mall: Dessert
It was the longest dinner of my life yet it was so much fun being around him and going on long walks around the mall and driving all over the place as well! Although, he was so sick and I was a bit crippled and it was still fun.
A conversation that happened 09/20/2011:
Chris: Do you plan on going to Relief Society Conference?
Me: Yes I plan on doing that.
Chris: That's my girl! Spirituality... it's so hot!
Me: I like to keep my fire burning ;)
Chris: Your fire is a freakin bonfire ;)
Me: Are you a thief? Because your eyes sparkle more than the stars
Chris: Did it hurt... when you fell from heaven?
Me: No because you caught me when I did ;)
Chris: Oh yeah! Good comeback!
Me: I'm trying to get a touchdown ;)
Chris: Game over... you win ;)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011: Today, I was really really sick and he already came by to visit me in the morning because he was doing some training at the Marriott Hotel across the street. What a hardworking man, right?!? Then, he came back later today to give me a blessing so that I can feel better a lot faster. He brought me a dozen roses, a balloon that says GET WELL, a Princess paper bag that contained daytime and nighttime medication, nasal spray, The Prince and I movie, bubbles, Vitamin C cough drops, Justin Bieber Magazine, Ibuprofen, toothpaste, and mouthwash... Just what a sick girl needs. and he called me his princess tonight <3 Oh how I admire everything he is and everything that he does. He is just the sweetest man!!
The cutest thing is the expressions and the looks on the girls' faces when he treated me the way that... HE ALWAYS DOES!!
Saturday, October 1, 2011: Today, we were supposed to go to Jump On It in Provo until Stevie Fox cancelled on our fabulous group date that we had planned for over a week. Geeze, girls can be a pain sometimes. So instead, I took the train down to Sandy and watched the morning session of General Conference with him, had lunch and enjoyed each other's company. He then dropped me off at work. Work was a pain in the butt. I was a Rover, which meant wherever I'm called over to help, I would be there in no time. I also did 3 emergency clean-ups and in CHURCH Sunday Dress! Who does that?!? But the rest of the time went by quickly.. Thankfully!
Sunday, October 2, 2011: Today is Chris' birthday and I surprised him with General Conference PM session tickets.. Happy Birthday! Now go listen to the General Authorities lecture you about what you should and should be doing right now!! lol We had such a great time. So many things to take in and revelations happening! I'm so thankful for this Church and I know that it's true! Then, we went to have family dinner with his Sister Kate, Will, and baby Lyndee, and his Mother, and stepdad. Such a fun and loving.. and VERY welcoming family! I loved being there today. We played board games and also with the baby. The family has got quite the humor which I love so much. Will has a funny character! Meeting the family was the best thing ever and they just made me feel so at home, no words can even express how great I feel right now!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011: Today is my not so little anymore brother's birthday, Cyrus, and Chris' sister Kate's birthday! Today, Mary Anne comes home from school and asks if I can smell "Fall" and she told me how she totally dislikes twilight but really wants to watch it. So I then asked Chris if he owns the movie and he replied and said Yes and in fact I could have it because he doesn't want it in his collection of movies anymore. Anyhow, today I also turned in a whole bunch of job applications to look for another part-time or full-time job because I gotta pay off my bills and such. So GOOD NEWS! I got a second interview for Victoria's Secret and an Interview for tomorrow for Gymboree. I am so excited. After I did that, I rode trax down to Sandy and saw Chris so that I could borrow his Twilight movie. He took me to Paradise Cafe and we had Chili Soup during this rainy day and a Sandwich. It was quite delicious. Then we sat for a couple hours at his work and talked about random stuff and I observed him "at work," he put music on my phone and all kinds of other stuff. Oh and He also slow danced with me to THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU, a good oldie. Uggh he is a dream come true I tell you!
Here's a text I received from him tonight:
You are my final puzzle piece to a large and scenic puzzle.
Thursday, October 6, 2011: Today's interview at Gymboree went very well and they said they would call me either tonight or tomorrow and I've got my fingers crossed on this. I'm really not feeling good tonight and I think the pain in my stomach has taken over me....****Hours later and an hour after work**** Chris took me to the LDS Hospital. Long story short findings were Ovarian Cyst and UTI. I took blood tests and CAT Scans, and an ultrasound. Twas the longest night of our lives. We stayed there until Friday, October 7th at 7am.
Thursday, October 14, 2011: CHRIS SAID I LOVE YOU! and it was a full moon ;) I thought that he was so stinkin' cute by how he at first was a little shaky and maybe wanted to say it, maybe didn't but I knew he felt that it was the right time. We baby sat Myles prior to him saying I love you. I enjoyed watching Myles with him and seeing how he loved to interact with his nephew. He warms my heart so much that I don't know what I would do without him.
Chris said: You make my life a daily joy. Each kiss is a pleasure multiplied by the beating of our two hearts.
Another conversation that went on:
Chris: Clearly it's a long process! I must have done a few things right. You're my chocolate silk pie.
Trish: You've done it all right! You're an amazing man and I love it all!
Chris: Thanks baby!! You are my silver lining!!
Trish:... (changes subject) all I want for Christmas is you!
Chris: You make everyday Christmas!
Trish: You make everyday Valentine's Day at the Celestial Kingdom ;) If there's even one. And if there isn't one, we'll make it happen eh?
Chris: How can I beat that!! You're awesome and stuff!
Trish: I like that you like what I do. It makes me like you too ;)
Chris: I love that you love me!!
Trish: I love that you play the game the right way, makes me wanna play it more ;) aha!
Chris: Define "the right way" please?
Trish: I'm only talking about the funny phrases we're bouncing back and forth. I don't even like the fact that people call dating a "game" when it shouldn't be. So hope this helps.
Chris: I love that there are no games with you and I. I love our little word game. It makes me laugh and that is a good thing.
Trish: For the sake of analogy: it's Because we're in it to win it. And we know what we both want as an outcome ;)
Chris: True dat yo!! I love you baby! You are my prize!
Trish: Mosiah 4:27! And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore all things must be done in order.
Chris: I am amazed by you!! Thank you for sharing the scripture. You are awesome!
Trish: If there truly was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you'd be the only one I'd want to conquer all the treasure with.
Chris: I'd travel to Mount Doom and back again with you at my side ;)
Trish: I love you and that is all I treasure
Chris: You're my treasure.
Trish: You're sweeter than mind chocolate chip ice cream!
Chris: You're my chocolate cookies and cream Ice Cream which I found in the grocery store. It's heaven sent ...just like you.
Trish: Did you really just get ice cream? LOL I love it!
Chris: I did!! It's awesome! Just like you!!
Trish: That just made my day! LOL you're awesome just like the view I love to see when we get to that one street you drive by when you drop me off during the weekend.
Chris: What street is that? I love you for all that you are. All ten toes and fingers.
Trish: I think it's that hill before Hobby Lobby. By Alta View Intermountain Hospital. I love passing by that hill. I love you from the tips of your fingers to the ends of your soul ;)
Chris: Oh yea that is a gorgeous view. I love sharing tender moments with you.
I never would've thought that we'd end this way. Our story will always be that he was Once upon a time, someone I handed my rent checks to and I was the dorm girl. I loved coming into his office and chatting with him even just for a while about the randomest things I could possibly talk about to the more serious issues that went on in the Hotel. He's always had this rule that he wouldn't date a Plaza Girl while he resides at the Lodge and works for both, unless the girl moved out of the hotel... I've lived at the Plaza Hotel for 2 and a half years and I've ALWAYS wanted to move out after my first semester at the LDS Business College but I just couldn't. Above all the things that went on, all the dramas and such, I loved meeting new people from all over the world. I was able to make tons and tons of friends to hang out and do homework together.
He would sit behind his desk and during his boring hours, he went on Facebook or watched movies and maybe just maybe he bugged a girl or two ;)
He's sincere, trustworthy, honest, hardworking, caring, unwavering, thoughtful, a worthy priesthood holder, an Eagle Scout that is so fully proud that he holds it and loving. He usually opens the door for me, if he waits to put his hand on my door first. There are times when we've joked around and he unlocks the door as I'm walking in front of him so I end up opening the door and he gives me this look that I'm NOT supposed to open the door to myself. He is such a gentleman AT ALL TIMES. I love being thought of and pointed out as THE ONE for him. He cares a lot about my well-being and who I will forever be. He protects me when I'm sick and when I'm in desperate need of HIM. I love that he smiles often as it warms my heart. I love that he knows that he truly is the one for me. I'm comforted that the Holy Spirit has guided me along this long journey of love and finding the right one for me.
I've always told myself that I wanted to see how he treats his mother because more than likely that's how He will treat me. I am comforted by the fact that he knows that I am a Daughter of God and he protects my Virtue. I am dumbfounded by how much of a gentleman he is to his Sisters, Mother, and Me. He loves to serve others and I respect him fully with all the things that he is and what he will forever be.
On November 5th, We went to the Draper Temple and did baptisms. He did my confirmations and baptisms. I love that he holds the Priesthood and lives the gospel with honor and righteousness. After he was done baptizing me, he whispered into my ears that were clogged with chlorine water and said, "I told you, you looked good in WHITE!" We then went back to his house and showered, separately, of course. And got ready to play in the snow. Later that night, he read me his Patriarchal Blessing. It was so fully detailed in regards to all that he needs to do from his Mission to living a peaceful life with his Eternal Companion. I am blessed to be one day, become a part of his life fully. I love him with all my heart, might, mind, soul, and strength. I am blessed to be his future wife as I know Heavenly Father has watched both of us grow a long the journey of finding the right person for the both of us. He strengthens me spiritually, emotionally, physically... He amazes me daily with how much hard working of a man he truly is. He enlightens me with the gospel by the testimony he's grown up with and I know that one day he will be an amazing Father to his children and a wonderful Husband to me. I want to be able to help him with his daily needs and provide comfort during his hard times. I want to be the one he feels the need to speak with his problems either at work or home. I want to be able to establish a house of Zion for our family and live with the Gospel, guided by the Spirit. I want to be able to teach my children right from wrong and be accompanied by the Holy Ghost through our hard times.
The following are dates that we have done and we try to do different things every time we see each other so that we can get to know each other in different ways possible.
First Date: Saturday, August 27, 2011. Dinner at Pei Wei and Ice Cream at Sugar House. It was nice and casual. Loved his sweet and outgoing personality. Someone that I wasn't afraid of letting myself go fully. Oh what do you know, things can happen from here on out.. we shall see. **drum roll** Dun dun dun ;) He's a great guy and I love being around this man! I hope to get to know him more!
He cancelled and moved our next date because he wanted to take care of his mother who was sick the day before our date. This is something that I told myself, I would want to see in a Man... how he takes care of his mother... and I really don't even need to see how he treats her because everything he does is just done with respect and I know that he respects me so much.
Second Date: Friday, September 2, 2011. A picnic at the Memorial Grove Park with a game of Croquet and a walk to the State Capitol. Oh he's adorable and sweet like sugar! It was super cute. We had a view of people taking Bridal pictures and a wedding ceremony happening, also families walking their dogs and having a great time as well. He taught me how to play croquet. I thought it was the weirdest thing but it was actually really fun, especially, when you're trying to hit the ball over the bridge. AND HE KISSED ME! AHA! Oh those soft and sweet lips of his. I am in love ;)
Third Date: Saturday, September 3, 2011. A dinner at Biaggi's Italian restaurant. It was yummy food with the best company ever! I'm just learning more and more things about him. Learning about someone is so significant in a way that it's so important just in case anything happens ya know?!?
Fourth Date: Friday, September 9, 2011. We were planning on going on a hike but it started raining at the Mountains! geeze! Instead, we ended up going to the Greek Festival and enjoyed each other's company and enjoyed our time. We then went to get Italian Gelato at this place I've never even thought existed! And it was so good! I got Nutella and Strawberry Flavors! Yummy!
Fifth Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011. I had an amazing time with Jenny, Natalie, and Dana watching Super 8 and I have never freaked a girl out until I watched this movie and screamed and jumped so much and it was just hilarious! Then, Chris picked me up for a quick dinner at Zushi for Sushi ;) haha. We had a good time eating sushi. He's so much fun! Poor guy was still super sick and I think it's cute that he would still want to spend even the littlest time with me.
Sixth Date: Friday, September 16, 2011. I rode trax down to Sandy to see him and he took me to show me his cozy workplace and his Step dad's as well. Then he took me to Sonic to get dinner and took it to his house. I then met his Mother and Step dad! They are the cutest and the sweetest.. I wouldn't mind coming back ;) Then we watched Battle Los Angeles and enjoyed the rest of the night being with each other. Surprising enough, I stayed awake through an action movie.
Seventh Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011. He got really creative with this date. He took me to three different malls for dinner.
South Town Mall: Appetizer
Fashion Place Mall: Dinner
Gateway Mall: Dessert
It was the longest dinner of my life yet it was so much fun being around him and going on long walks around the mall and driving all over the place as well! Although, he was so sick and I was a bit crippled and it was still fun.
A conversation that happened 09/20/2011:
Chris: Do you plan on going to Relief Society Conference?
Me: Yes I plan on doing that.
Chris: That's my girl! Spirituality... it's so hot!
Me: I like to keep my fire burning ;)
Chris: Your fire is a freakin bonfire ;)
Me: Are you a thief? Because your eyes sparkle more than the stars
Chris: Did it hurt... when you fell from heaven?
Me: No because you caught me when I did ;)
Chris: Oh yeah! Good comeback!
Me: I'm trying to get a touchdown ;)
Chris: Game over... you win ;)
Wednesday, September 21, 2011: Today, I was really really sick and he already came by to visit me in the morning because he was doing some training at the Marriott Hotel across the street. What a hardworking man, right?!? Then, he came back later today to give me a blessing so that I can feel better a lot faster. He brought me a dozen roses, a balloon that says GET WELL, a Princess paper bag that contained daytime and nighttime medication, nasal spray, The Prince and I movie, bubbles, Vitamin C cough drops, Justin Bieber Magazine, Ibuprofen, toothpaste, and mouthwash... Just what a sick girl needs. and he called me his princess tonight <3 Oh how I admire everything he is and everything that he does. He is just the sweetest man!!
The cutest thing is the expressions and the looks on the girls' faces when he treated me the way that... HE ALWAYS DOES!!
Saturday, October 1, 2011: Today, we were supposed to go to Jump On It in Provo until Stevie Fox cancelled on our fabulous group date that we had planned for over a week. Geeze, girls can be a pain sometimes. So instead, I took the train down to Sandy and watched the morning session of General Conference with him, had lunch and enjoyed each other's company. He then dropped me off at work. Work was a pain in the butt. I was a Rover, which meant wherever I'm called over to help, I would be there in no time. I also did 3 emergency clean-ups and in CHURCH Sunday Dress! Who does that?!? But the rest of the time went by quickly.. Thankfully!
Sunday, October 2, 2011: Today is Chris' birthday and I surprised him with General Conference PM session tickets.. Happy Birthday! Now go listen to the General Authorities lecture you about what you should and should be doing right now!! lol We had such a great time. So many things to take in and revelations happening! I'm so thankful for this Church and I know that it's true! Then, we went to have family dinner with his Sister Kate, Will, and baby Lyndee, and his Mother, and stepdad. Such a fun and loving.. and VERY welcoming family! I loved being there today. We played board games and also with the baby. The family has got quite the humor which I love so much. Will has a funny character! Meeting the family was the best thing ever and they just made me feel so at home, no words can even express how great I feel right now!!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011: Today is my not so little anymore brother's birthday, Cyrus, and Chris' sister Kate's birthday! Today, Mary Anne comes home from school and asks if I can smell "Fall" and she told me how she totally dislikes twilight but really wants to watch it. So I then asked Chris if he owns the movie and he replied and said Yes and in fact I could have it because he doesn't want it in his collection of movies anymore. Anyhow, today I also turned in a whole bunch of job applications to look for another part-time or full-time job because I gotta pay off my bills and such. So GOOD NEWS! I got a second interview for Victoria's Secret and an Interview for tomorrow for Gymboree. I am so excited. After I did that, I rode trax down to Sandy and saw Chris so that I could borrow his Twilight movie. He took me to Paradise Cafe and we had Chili Soup during this rainy day and a Sandwich. It was quite delicious. Then we sat for a couple hours at his work and talked about random stuff and I observed him "at work," he put music on my phone and all kinds of other stuff. Oh and He also slow danced with me to THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU, a good oldie. Uggh he is a dream come true I tell you!
Here's a text I received from him tonight:
You are my final puzzle piece to a large and scenic puzzle.
Thursday, October 6, 2011: Today's interview at Gymboree went very well and they said they would call me either tonight or tomorrow and I've got my fingers crossed on this. I'm really not feeling good tonight and I think the pain in my stomach has taken over me....****Hours later and an hour after work**** Chris took me to the LDS Hospital. Long story short findings were Ovarian Cyst and UTI. I took blood tests and CAT Scans, and an ultrasound. Twas the longest night of our lives. We stayed there until Friday, October 7th at 7am.
Thursday, October 14, 2011: CHRIS SAID I LOVE YOU! and it was a full moon ;) I thought that he was so stinkin' cute by how he at first was a little shaky and maybe wanted to say it, maybe didn't but I knew he felt that it was the right time. We baby sat Myles prior to him saying I love you. I enjoyed watching Myles with him and seeing how he loved to interact with his nephew. He warms my heart so much that I don't know what I would do without him.
Chris said: You make my life a daily joy. Each kiss is a pleasure multiplied by the beating of our two hearts.
Another conversation that went on:
Chris: Clearly it's a long process! I must have done a few things right. You're my chocolate silk pie.
Trish: You've done it all right! You're an amazing man and I love it all!
Chris: Thanks baby!! You are my silver lining!!
Trish:... (changes subject) all I want for Christmas is you!
Chris: You make everyday Christmas!
Trish: You make everyday Valentine's Day at the Celestial Kingdom ;) If there's even one. And if there isn't one, we'll make it happen eh?
Chris: How can I beat that!! You're awesome and stuff!
Trish: I like that you like what I do. It makes me like you too ;)
Chris: I love that you love me!!
Trish: I love that you play the game the right way, makes me wanna play it more ;) aha!
Chris: Define "the right way" please?
Trish: I'm only talking about the funny phrases we're bouncing back and forth. I don't even like the fact that people call dating a "game" when it shouldn't be. So hope this helps.
Chris: I love that there are no games with you and I. I love our little word game. It makes me laugh and that is a good thing.
Trish: For the sake of analogy: it's Because we're in it to win it. And we know what we both want as an outcome ;)
Chris: True dat yo!! I love you baby! You are my prize!
Trish: Mosiah 4:27! And see that all these things are done in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength. And again, it is expedient that he should be diligent, that thereby he might win the prize; therefore all things must be done in order.
Chris: I am amazed by you!! Thank you for sharing the scripture. You are awesome!
Trish: If there truly was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, you'd be the only one I'd want to conquer all the treasure with.
Chris: I'd travel to Mount Doom and back again with you at my side ;)
Trish: I love you and that is all I treasure
Chris: You're my treasure.
Trish: You're sweeter than mind chocolate chip ice cream!
Chris: You're my chocolate cookies and cream Ice Cream which I found in the grocery store. It's heaven sent ...just like you.
Trish: Did you really just get ice cream? LOL I love it!
Chris: I did!! It's awesome! Just like you!!
Trish: That just made my day! LOL you're awesome just like the view I love to see when we get to that one street you drive by when you drop me off during the weekend.
Chris: What street is that? I love you for all that you are. All ten toes and fingers.
Trish: I think it's that hill before Hobby Lobby. By Alta View Intermountain Hospital. I love passing by that hill. I love you from the tips of your fingers to the ends of your soul ;)
Chris: Oh yea that is a gorgeous view. I love sharing tender moments with you.
Chris: You are my missing puzzle piece.
Trish: Does that mean i'm the last puzzle piece?
Chris: No but you're the one that makes the other pieces possible if that makes sense.
Trish: Yes it does ;) oh the mystery of the puzzle pieces.
Chris: Tell me about it..but I have you and that's all that matters.
Trish: You can keep me and have me, if you want it all!
Chris: I do want it all!
Trish: So have it. ;)
Trish: I'm excited. Life is filled with so many excitements.
Chris: That is very true!! There is always something going on.
Trish: And you're a part of it!
Chris: You are a part of mine too!! I am putting your David Foster and Friends songs on a memory stick. I even added a few extra songs to let you know how I feel for you.
Trish: Oh my cute! I love you tons and tons!
Chris: I know you do... I am a stud ;) I love you too!
Trish: What would I do without you?!?! ...I don't know because I don't think about it! Aha!
Chris: Was there a moment we weren't together... I don't recall ;)
Trish: Brilliant! I like the way you think.
Chris: You're Brilliant.
November 11, 2011: Today Chris and I went to U Swirl for Frozen Yogurt and Schmidt's Pastries and Sandwiches for our Dessert Date! It was so much fun especially with the fact that eating with your right arm broken which leaves you to really try eating with your left hand...It sucked but he sure loved taking pictures of me. No offense but I think the reason why desserts come last is because you can only have so little sweets and I kind of felt a little sick to my stomach after our date but part of the sickness must have been from my Lortab but I'm okay. I also went to work tonight only because it's Friday and there's really nothing going on on Fridays so I went and finished my job in less than 20 minutes. WORLD RECORD!
Trish: I love you so much, thank you for all you do for me!
Chris: I thank God for you. You are my heart. :)
Trish: You are my world
Chris: You are my good times!!
Trish: I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself :)
Chris Your words mean the world to me. Even better is your words translated into actions.
Trish: There's nothing better in this world than to be wrapped in your arms and hold you tight.
Chris: Well COME AND GET ME!!
I don't want to disclose everything about our life together... This is only the beginning to a happy ending. He IS my knight and shinning armor, the one that I look forward to spending the rest of my life with. When he looks into my eyes and says those three meaningful words.. I have no doubt that it was indeed a revelation, an honest truth, the answer to my prayers... that Heavenly Father sent me this man to spend all ETERNITY with.
Tonight he said, "ETERNITY is FOREVER... and I want to be able to, 50,000 years later... hold your hand and say to my wife, 'I love you still for all eternity' "....
I had quite a bit of an emotional day, and he lets me have his shoulders to cry on, that someone that I really can depend on, no matter what struggles, trials, storms.. whatever you wanna call it... comes my way.
I LOVE YOU CHRISTOPHER MORGAN BREEDON! for all that you were, are, and forever will be. And Just like Beauty and the Beast, I accept that things will get ugly, but I will stand next to you, preferably on your "right" side, and still love you.
This is the Fairytale I NEVER want to end...
-Trisha Janelle
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