I met Darrell when I was in the last semester of high school (he had been home from his mission for a year and swears to this day that I told him I was going to the U of U) and we quickly knew that we were meant for each other. We were engaged shortly before my graduation and needless to say, my mother was not happy at all about it. We were married in the Salt Lake Temple that summer and 26 years later we are still best friends and think it was the best choice we ever made.
We had Cody three years after we were married, and two years after that we had twin girls – Kelsie and Kimberly. They were born extremely premature and Kimberly passed away that night. Kelsie had many difficulties during her 2 ½ months in the hospital which resulted in brain damage. This was one of the hardest experiences I have ever had but have learned and grown so much from it. Kelsie is one of the sweetest girls you could ever know and is such a special part of our family. Two years later we had Brooke and knew that our family was complete.
Cody, now 23, served a mission in upstate New York, attends the U of U and works in Bio-Technology. Kelsie, 21, attends a Special Education program that helps teach academics and life skills. She also volunteers at Plymouth Elementary which she absolutely loves. Brooke, 19, is attending SLCC while she finishes her Associate’s Degree and then plans on transferring to the U of U. She is (as always) involved in many things and so that keeps me busy as well.
I have been a stay at home mom until the last few years and am currently working part time for a company I love.
My family and I have been very blessed and are grateful for all the friends we have in this ward."
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