A Walk Down Memory Lane

One year ago today we were living in Provo, Utah, at Twin Pines Apartments, and I had just begun my senior year of college. I woke up around 6:45 in the morning, went to the bathroom, and found out my life was going to change forever! I remember that morning well. I was so full of nervous and excited energy, I was literally about to burst. I didn't wake up Kyle because he was sleeping so peacefully. The previous months turned out to be a bit of a disappointment, so I didn't want to get my hopes up. I thought waiting for the results on this mysterious stick was an eternity. I hadn't put my contacts in yet, so my vision was a little blurry, but to my utter astonishment, I really thought I saw TWO lines! It couldn't be possible, could it? I kept examining the stick over and over. I knew for sure I saw one very distinct line, but I couldn't really convince myself there was another one. I saw another faint line, but I kept trying to blame it on my less-than-perfect vision. What was I going to do? How was I going to tell Kyle? (Should I wait until I can come up with something creative, or should I just go tell him now?)

Well, I knew I wouldn't be able to keep the news a secret from Kyle all day. So, right after I convinced myself there were two lines, I walked to his side of the bed and told him I had taken the test and that he should look at the stick. He looked at it and disappointedly said, "Oh, we're not pregnant?" I kept trying to show him that there were indeed two lines, which according to the key, meant that we were pregnant. It was really funny because it took him a few minutes to make the connections in his head. (Obviously he was a little tired and not at his peak of functioning because I just woke him up.) I thought he would have gotten it sooner though. I never actually told him anything. I just kept showing him the results and pointing to the stick and waited for the light to come on. I remember how cute he looked when he finally had the epiphany. He just smiled, and we embraced in a big hug and a few smooches. I was so emotional that day. I didn't really know what to expect the next 8 months. What if I got really sick and couldn't finish school? I wasn't too worried at that moment with any trials I might face because I knew the Lord would take care of me. I was just so happy I wanted to shout out the news to the world, but I also knew it would be a good idea to wait a few more weeks. I remember walking around campus all day and passing all these people who had no idea what was going on in my little world.

Anyway, here I am today, one year later, a college graduate living in Orange, California. Today, I woke up around 5:00 in the morning and got to hold the most precious and perfect child I could ever imagine! One year ago I could have never fathomed all of the hard times we would go through, but I also didn't realize how truly blessed we would be to have Kelsey in our lives. I am so extremely grateful for her. I am grateful she tolerates my imperfections and loves me anyway!


There really were two lines! But isn't that confusing how one can be so distinct and the other so faint?Here we are excited (but still tired cuz it was early) to find out the positive results.And here is the true happiness that we get to adore every day!