If nothing else, I'm probably the "furthest flung" of the cousins. I currently make my home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with my sweetheart of a husband James and our silly-wonderful son Christopher who will be 8 next month.
Let's see . . . what shall I say in this little intro of mine? It seems like Brook and Teresa started from when they graduated high school, so perhaps then.
I graduated high school the same week that Grandpa died. I can't remember for sure if my dad (Ken) was down in Salt Lake when I had my grad, or if he made it back up to attend the ceremony . . . want to help me out with that, Dad?
I went to BYZoo for the equivalent of 4 years, but never graduated. I'd LOVE to get a bachelor's degree or at least complete a diploma in one of a myriad different subjects, but that's something for another time and pocketbook! LOL
I served an abbreviated mission from 1997-1998 (came home early . . . long sordid story), and decided to go to Seattle Community College and take their Sign Language Interpreter's training. Dad had other plans. He shipped me off to Connie's where I lived about 6 months. He told me it was because Utah had "more worthy LDS young men" or some such thing . . . suffice it to say, his intent at the time was clear . . . "move to Utah and get married!".
Well, his plan worked, kinda . . . I did move to Utah, and I did get married (celebrating 9 years with my hunny next month . . . wahoo!), but James wasn't FROM Utah. I had internet access through the college and met a group of great LDS guys and gals on a website called YChat. James was one of my buds, and after a few disaterous dating relationships in "real life" . . . (remember Dennis, Connie? *shudders*), I told him (James) that I was done with guys for the time being.
Well, in time, James let it be known that he had a crush on me and wanted to see if we could be more than friends, and after many phone conversations and going up to Canada to meet him (he lived in British Columbia), we became engaged and were married in the Cardston Temple in May 1999.
Our son Christopher was born 2 days after our first anniversary in 2000. He's a typical boy-boy . . . LOVES cars and machines and computer stuff . . . definitely takes after his father in that way. He's in grade 2 and is looking forward to being baptised later on this year.
Right now, our family is at a crossroads. James was laid off from his employer in March and is still looking for suitable employment. We may end up staying here, or we may end up back in British Columbia, or who knows?, the Lord may want us down in the states! :) Any and all prayers that you could spare for us would be greatly appreciated.
(an Evans family pic as of December 2005 . . . hopefully will have another professional one done soon and will update) :)
Love and *HUGS* to all!
your neice, daughter, cousin,
Kate :)
1 comment:
Kate, I am always so impressed with your many talents. I was looking at your links and other things you have written. where do you find the time. And, YES! I remember Dennis...At that point in time I knew that you had flipped your cookies. Nicole still remembers you coming to stay with us. That was a tough time for you. I was going through a lot.. thanks for being so kind to me.
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