I started going to the singles ward, aka the meat market in Syracuse at the young age of 18. I didn't know anyone, obviously (I was still in rehab for hell's sake)! While I was there I had this little man approach me and ask if I was going on the river rafting trip with the ward. I say little man because I was in 3" heals and am already tall as it is! It felt like I was towering over him and honestly I couldn't really hear anything that was coming out of his mouth because I was so insecure about it! (Stupid girl). I told him I didn't know if I was going (while secretly wanting to). I had seen this kid before in church, he was always so polite and friendly to everyone. He knew everyone and everyone seemed to really like him... And that is HOTT! Immediate attraction. :) Yep, I was definitely going on the river rafting trip! So, I showed up to the church, bright and early with one of my friends and waited.... and waited.... Elliott never showed. WTH?! I was a little pissed. So off I went to Wyoming with the ward and no Elliott. Fast forward.... He eventually showed up later that evening in a big nice truck with a group of his buddies! I saw them pull in and I was ecstatic! (I kept it cool though of course ;)) So during this trip Elliott and I were able to get to know each other. I played hard to get and flirted with his friends, and let me tell you... it worked! mwahahaha! My most memorable part of this trip was late one night sitting around the campfire and listening to Elliott tell me that he was CNA certified. I denied it (don't know why... flirting maybe?) and then him telling me to "get on the floor!" (to give me CPR, don't get excited guys lol). I thought it was the funniest thing ever that this kid would tell me to get on the floor to prove he was a CNA.... What?? Um, sorry bud, but ANYONE can be CPR certified, it doesn't mean you are a CNA!! lol Dumb kid. ha! And no, I did not get on the floor if anyone is wondering! So anyways, that is where we had officially met. It is always awkward to me when people ask us where we met.... the answer to that is the singles ward. I need to have something a little more exciting! I will take suggestions :) But after this trip Elliott asked me out on a date. We had the BEST dates! Our first date he took me 4-wheeling! So cool. And soon after that date he took me boating! This kid doesn't mess around! I love boating and love 4-wheeling, so he had me there! We had a lot of fun dating. Oh, that reminds me of a funny conversation that came up with him....
So one Sunday in the VERY beginning of Elliott and I dating (like while I was still in rehab) he had asked me to come over to play volleyball at one of his friends houses. I went and it was pretty fun, but I was still new to the whole "let's hang out and not get high or drunk" thing, so it was kinda boring at the same time. After we were done playing everyone decided to watch a movie. Before going into the house I sat on the steps and Elliott came and sat next to me and asked if I was having fun etc... etc... The first thing to come out of my mouth was, "This is what you guys do for fun?" Yep. That happened. I didn't mean it to be offensive, although I'm sure it was. I was just so screwed up in the head and so lost at how to just hang out with people and be sober! I know that makes me sound like a complete druggy or alcoholic but I swear I wasn't! I drank with friends on the weekend while I was in high-school. It was a social thing, so I wanted to do it while I was hanging out being social.... okay, maybe a little addicted... I don't know! (Clean and Sober for 7 years y'all!) lol Anyways, I wanted to add this into my post so I could remember how messed up I was. My thinking was so screwed and I honestly don't think I would be where I am today without Elliott. He was my knight in shinning armor. I am actually really surprised he stayed with someone as jacked up as me! But, he did. Because I am awesome. :) But seriously, Elliott changed my life for the better. He came into my life when I needed someone like that the most. He introduced me to amazing people who I call my friends today. He fixed me when I was broken. He pulled me up over the fence to the other side of TRUE happiness. He is my angel, and I thank God for giving him to me at the time that he did. He saved me.
This pic is when we were married. But I think all posts need a pic and I couldn't find one from when we were dating on my computer! I will have to change it later. :)
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