Homecoming Week 2009 in Sperry, Oklahoma

Dustin and I at the parade Saturday! He was a trooper and drove the truck for our float! love Him!

The Bryant kids at the Homecoming football game Friday night!

Dax with his Sperry Pirate hair!

Friday Parade at the school

The kids & I

Last week the small town of Sperry, Oklahoma celebrated Homecoming Week. In Small Oklahoma Homecoming Week represents a time of excitement. School Spirit is set on fire and people come together to celebrate all that is good in a town- the school, their high school football team and the young men and women who were picked as Homecoming Royalty to represent their student body.

Each week there was a theme for grades pre-k through 12th to dress up and have a little fun! Growing in Skiatook I was accustomed to this ritual- we had 60's day, 80's day, cross dress day, backward day and of course my favorite- Spirit Day!!!

In Sperry this year for the elementary- we had- hat day, crazy sock day, favorite shirt day, rocker day and Pirate Spirit Day!

My kids and I have always went ALL OUT dressing up for Homecoming Week. When I was in high school- my friends and I would always make a trip to Goodwill to find the perfect outfits for homecoming week! I am so glad I have passed that school spirit down to my children! They love to participate in all the things at school......good memories!

Dax of course is my Jim Carrey wanna be and he loves to take on a different persona for whatever the event may be! He has tons of fun being the most outlandish student in his grade! Instead of just wearing a hat for hat day- he took his Chicken Hat and his Joker Hat- very funny! Mady loved Crazy Sock Day- she got to wear her hot pink and black zebra print socks she loves so much! For Spirit Day- We got up early and went to Skiatook Wal-Mart to purchase orange, black and white hair color so they could color their before school!!! So there I was in the Skiatook Wal-Mart parking lot spraying color in the kids' hair- crazy I know!!! But they love it and I love making them happy!

The entire school participate in the School Homecoming parade at the end of the school day Friday- my cheer squad got to be in the parade as well as the other cheerleaders, football players and the high school teams and homecoming court.

That evening we took Torie, Cheyenne, Dax and Mady to Homecoming Game- and all the kids had me color their hair the same! They all looked so cute!!! Sperry won their game and it was great time with friends and family!

The next day the Alumni Association hosted a town wide Homecoming Parade. The shriners, alumni, all the elem, jr high and high school football teams and cheer squads were on floats as well as the high school classes and homecoming court! It was a great time to be a Sperry Pirate! Everyone sported their Orange, Black and White and the Pirate Spirit was alive as ever! I was proud to be a part of it and proud my children are part of such a proud town! My cheer squad got to do their dance and then we were off to games in Dewey!

We had a great time and I am so glad they are so proud of their school! Having School Spirit keeps the student, parents and community as a whole involved in their school! I know when I was growing up school spirit was at its highest and it made my childhood as well as teenage years an exciting fun time that I will cherish forever. I can only hope to give my children the same experience throughout their time as a Sperry Pirate!!!

3-0.......

So my 30th birthday is rapidly approaching and I have to admitted it is somewhat daunting. The grey hair is starting to appear, fine lines and wrinkles, its harder to lose weight and the growing pains I am experiencing are just NOT FUN! Even though many many people who are older than me say they wish they were 30 again- for me- I wish I was 20 again! My biological clock is ticking and my first born will be 10 in December- it all just seems so unreal! Time goes by way too fast.....I find myself wondering- where is the pause bottom? If there ever was a moment in time I would want to freeze- I would say NOW! I do not want to get older and turning 30 just feels like such a milestone- I am no longer 20 something- but I don't feel like a thirty-something either- where do I fit in? I guess it doesn't help that my husband is 4 years younger than me. I want to look, feel, act- his age- NOT MINE! He keeps telling me that it should make me feel GOOD that I have such a strapping handsome young man as himself- I know- those Bryants are confident beings- but REALLY it makes me feel WORSE! I feel like I need to try harder to be younger since he is younger- silly isn't?? I know he LOVES ME no matter my age, looks, hair, weight- our love goes deeper than all that- BUT grapsing that wholey and completely is just a little difficult for me- right now anyway.
I am sure like most things I will grow and move past all of this worry about growing older but for now it is at the forefront of my mind and I am dealing with it!
I am the happiness and most confident in myself and my relationship as I have ever been in my adult life- I am hoping that 30 does not change that- I want that to stay the same!
SOOOO MUCH has transpired from 20 to 30- I cannot imagine 30-40 topping those ten years! If anything- I am positive they will be the most peaceful, functional, productive, happy, wholesome of my entire life.
Let's see- when I was 20- I had just had Dax, I was a single mother to a preemie baby boy, only had three semesters of college under my belt, slept very little if at all- being the only caregiver to a baby with medical issues was hard work, worked as a waitress on the weekends and went to school at NSU during the week, had no social life, barely any friends (they were all busy living it up at college) and basically- life was a little lonely. I was completely and 100 percent focused and in love with DAX- he was my everything- center of my universe.
AND NOW- WOW! My life is full of friends, family, co-workers and people who I love, trust and enjoy spending time with! AND I have DAX and MADY and MY HUBBY- that share the center of my universe! I have finished college, gone from a miserable marriage to a happy one, survived an abusive marriage, been a single mother to TWO KIDS, worked in the public schools for 3 years, volunteer for any and everything at the school and for my kids and have been fortunate enough to enjoy many great vacations traveling to Denver, the Carribean and New York City.
My life is abundant with love, friendship and family- I am truly blessed.
So as I turn 30 I am hoping to add many more experiences, friendships and blessings to my life- maybe even another child- that would be awesome!!!!

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 "SWEET CHILDHOOD MOMENTS"

HER FIRST LOST TOOTH

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AUG. 2008

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Sweet Childhood Moments Current mood: thoughtful Category: Life
So in the midst of the start of a new school year, in a new school district, homework, school functions and a busy soccer season- with both daughter and son playing soccer- practices twice a week and games everyday Saturday- a little childhood moment has slowed things down a bit and made me sit back and cherish these times of raising little kids even more!
My baby girl, Madison Rae, who is now 6- lost her first tooth Sunday night! What a bittersweet moment it was! She let Dustin Bryant pull her tooth- which made me happy and sad- I really wanted to pull it- but I am glad she loves/trusts him enough to let him do it! The tooth had been loose for a month now and it was an everyday occurrance for us to talk about how much more loose the tooth was that day! Madison is a typical girl- she thinks the world revolves her and sometimes it pretty much does- so her loosing her first tooth has been a big deal this week in our house! That night Dustin Bryant took her to the store and got ice cream for the entire family and she got her own small pint! She was so so so proud! Her first words were- "I wonder how much money the tooth fairy will bring me?"- always thinking about money and how she will spend it! That night she put her tooth in a baggy and wrote her name, date and phone number on it- how cute is that!
Both of my children are in the stage where they are starting to question if there is a REAL Santa, Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny- and as their mom- I just do not have the heart to break the news to them- that it is in fact- ME- that plays those crucial roles in their little lives! When Mady woke up Monday morning- her tooth was with the "tooth fairy" and she had 5 dollars- for which she immediately said she would have me take her to Wal-Mart afterschool to get a Littlest Pet Shop- her new item of collection! Then she says "Mom if you were the tooth fairy- where would you hide my tooth?"- I was like, "well I am not the tooth fairy so I don't know". She says she had wanted to take tooth to school to show off and she was sad that she didn't have it anymore! I felt so guilty for playing the role of tooth fairy and taking her tooth. Now I am wondering- should I put the tooth back under her pillow and tell her that the tooth fairy is letting her have it back for a few days to "show off"- because of course- the know all see all tooth fairy heard her say she had wanted to take it to school that day???!!!????!!!!
So without blowing my cover or shattering my daughter's hopes and wishes that the tooth fairy- along with Santa and the Easter Bunny are indeed real- how should I play this, I ponder??? So tonight- the tooth fairy is replacing the precious FIRST TOOTH (on temporary loan of course) so my baby girl can take it to school to show off her lil 6 year old tooth with pride!!!
As I sit here and wait for the perfect time to go in her room as she sleeps- tip toe in there and be oh so quiet as I put her tooth back under her pillow- still in the bag with her contact information written in her lil 6 year old handwriting- I have to say- I love these sweet childhood moments and I love being a mother to two precious awesome kids! They make me so proud and I treasure these moments more than they will ever know! Even though it makes me sad that my baby is growing up and loosing teeth- I thank God each day that she and her brother are happy, healthy, smart kids who are growing up to be such good kids!

MAY 20, 2008 "FORGIVE, LET GO AND MOVE ON"

MAY 20, 2008
Forgive, Let Go & Move On Current mood: blessed
Do not say, "I'll do to him as he has done to me; I'll pay that man back for what he did." - Proverbs 24:29
"And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." - Mark 11:25
I can honestly say that these two scriptures remain firmly implanted in my mind as time progresses and things from the past....remain unchanged....but still in the past- where they belong. As I grow closer to God and continue this journey as a wife and mother- I have come to realize one important thing- forgiveness is essential in growing and learning. If I keep looking back into the past at the hurt at the abuse I endured in my home growing up and the violence I endured at the hands of the father of my children- I am not allowing myself to see the full brightness of the future. The reality is that all of those hurtful experiences made me the person I am today- and that person is someone I proud to be! I am at a point in my life where I can finally stand up for myself and choose the people whom I let into my life and let stay in my life. As trying as it may be- letting toxic people GO has been the most productive and therapeutic experience for me as an adult. They must work to fix themselves- I cannot fix them only GOD has that POWER. As I sever ties with people who have been a part of my life since I was born and I am choosing to let GO of the hurt, pain and the past. They have not changed and unless they make major life changes- they never will. I am not a child anymore- I am an adult- wife and mother- I owe it to my children to show them that people who choose to hurt you in anyway- do not deserve a place in your life.

As each day passes and I learn to forgive (even though forgiveness was not asked for or wrongs were not acknowledged) happiness becomes a bigger part of my life and sorrow and confusion disappear. I believe that when you wrong a person- either by actions, words or in a physical way it is the right thing to do to go to that person and ask for their forgiveness- admitting the wrong you have done to them- and in turn completing the circle of forgiveness. Unfortunately we do not live in a perfect world and often times we grant forgiveness in our heart without the person who wronged us coming to us for their forgiveness. God knows our hearts- and only God. When we leave this world we will answer only to God about our actions on this Earth- and I will make certain when I meet my maker I will not have to answer for any hard feelings I have carried, burdens I failed to let go of and hurt I could not move past. I grant forgivness daily- sometimes I struggle with it- sometimes it is easy- but everyday I am faced with it. I know as I long as I choose the high road and I forgive, let go and move on....my heart will contiue to overflow with happiness, gratefulness and all the blessings this life has to offer.

APRIL 24, 2008 "LOVE IS FREE & SHERYL CROW ROCKS!"

WE HAD AWESOME SEATS- 4 ROWS FROM STAGE
MARCIE, ME, SIS AND CHRIS- FUN GALS!

ME AND MY SIS- LOVE HER!

Thursday, April 24, 2008
Love is Free & Sheryl Crow ROCKS!

Current mood: rockin Category: Music
Last night Sheryl Crow performed at the Grand Reopening of the newly renovated Brady Theatre In Tulsa. It was the most awesome concert I have been to in a long time- runs a close second to Fleetwood Mac! To start off the night me, my sis Shelby, and best friend Marcie and Chris met up at McNealy's had a great dinner and laughed til we cried! Then we get to the Brady and as we are walking to find our seats- we get closer and closer to the front row- and there they are- 4 rows back from the stage- we were so excited- I thought my sister and I were going to cry! Seriously- we have loved Sheryl Crow and her music for the past 15 years! Not only were we at the concert but we were going to experience it up close and personal. Her new songs are just as good as the old ones- they are deep, with a message about love, relationships, religion and politics. She is so in your face about things it's so moving! I had chills the entire time! She come out and sang "God Bless This Mess" and "Love is Free"- two awesome songs from the Detours album- she is so real! We were up and dancing so much an older lady behind us told us to sit down! Then Sheryl announces to everyone to keep dancing and for people to lighten up! I loved it! It was truly amazing and even better than I than I could have imagined! My sister and I have not had this much fun together- ever! It is a night I will never forget! Great music, great friend, awesome sister and good times! I wish she was coming back soon because I can't wait to see her in concert again! Everyone went crazy when she sang "Strong Enough"- I think everyone woman in the crowd was singing it! I feel blessed to have been a part of it and to add the experience to my list of wonderful life memories! She has a new song out- "Now That You're Gone"- and I about jumped out of my skin when she sang it! For anyone who has not heard it- go now and download it- because it is the best! I took so many pictures and videos- Im working on getting the videos uploaded but the pics are up! So until next time my friends....remember....."LOVE IS FREE" and SHERYL CROW ROCKS!!!!

MARCH 14, 2008 "BEING THANKFUL"

new haircuts!!!!

Nascar Races March 2008 lots of fun!

love my mother-in-law and sister-in-law! I have the mom I always wanted! and the sweetest little sis ever!

love her.....

They are such a good example of TRUE LOVE through the years! Im blessed to be in their family!

Church Directory Pic March 2008

Friday, March 14, 2008
BEING THANKFUL Current mood: thankful Category: Religion and Philosophy

All too often we get caught up in our daily routine of kids, relationships, family, jobs, household duties, kids’ school, kids’ sports and friends that we fail to stop and look at all God has blessed us with- and JUST BE THANKFUL. For a moment- maybe even two- each day- how many of us can say- we take a deep breath- look around us- take it all in- and just say "thank you God for my home, my healthy family, my sanity, my health, the clothes I wear, the car I drive, the people in my life that are loving, caring and wonderful"- so we acknowledge all the blessings in our lives the way we should? Do we give back to those who are less fortunate or think for a moment that maybe we overindulge in things we think we need- but really only society tells us we must have? I know many times I am guilty of buying too much for my children and myself and others I care for- instead- I should be teaching my children to give what we have to those who really need- those who go without day in and day out. Once I tried to make a statement to my children about "the starving kids in Africa" and it only made my daughter (who was 3 at the time) think her skin would turn dark if she got hungry! Statment not interpretated quite the way I had intended! I learned our children are better off learning from our actions- not a TV show!!
Now that I am staying home each day and I have time to actually think quietly and take it all in- I am so blessed! I know that most of the people in my life can say the same thing as I- we have homes, cars, jobs, healthy children, educations, and most importantly- the love of God and our families- we are truly blessed people- and we take it for granted so much of the time! At an early age I was blessed with the spiritual gift of mercy- I was the child who would sneak clothes to school for the girl who wore the same outfit days in a row- the girl less fortunate than myself- and now I see the same merciful gift in my daughter- and for that- I am truly thankful. Not always does having mercy on others pay off the way we intend it to- but in the long run- God blesses the merciful and the giving- tenfold. Being home and getting out of the hussle and bussle of the working mother life- has made me realize- it’s not about what kind of house you live in, what kind of car you drive, who your friends are, how much you have in the bank, flat screen tvs, ps3s, psps, the name brand clothing/shoes, vacations, how many extra cirricular activities your kids are involved in and the extravagant ways of many parents- ITS ABOUT being THANKFUL for what we have- without GOD we would not have all the things we have- ITS ABOUT what we had to go through to be where we are today- ITS about love- ITS about family- and GOD is the one who gives us those things- and for that- I AM BLESSED- and for that- I AM THANKFUL- IMMENSELY! So when we find ourselves being caught up in the ways of the world- the extravagant spending ways- maybe we need to stop and look around us at those less fortunate- be thankful for all we currently have- and instead of going out and buying our 100th pair of shoes for the year- give back- not just to your church- but to those that you know need it- those who struggle- those who go without- and those who are thankful to wake up in the morning- as we all should be! So for now- I am thankful- I am blessed- and I am hoping that I can teach my children to always give back more than you have- and that- will teach them integrity and the true value of being successful!!!
ENDING THOUGHT: Nothing we have or buy here- no money we have in the bank- will go with us to heaven- so why not do something good with your money while you are here to have it? Having money does not equal having happiness- but giving your money can bring happiness to someone’s life- and in turn- your own life!

DECEMBER 24, 2007 "A FAIRY TALE WEDDING AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS"

our first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Bryant
I got on the table and danced- we had the BEST DJ!

I love my DRESS!!!


The kids were very much a part of the ceremony! They had so much at the reception and we are all so excited to start our new life as a family!

My favorite picture of us....I love that man so much!

Monday, December 24, 2007
A FAIRY TALE WEDDING AND A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS

Current mood: blessed

Category: Life & LOVE
It's been a long time coming when I can finally say that this year- is going to be a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Seriously!!! Only a little over a month ago we had the dream wedding- it was beautiful and perfect and even better than what we expected- so just when life seems like it can't get any better- here comes the Christmas season- and life is even sweeter!!! For those of you who have children- you know what I mean- seeing the look on their faces when the tree is all decorated and when the presents under the tree begin to grow- its a priceless experience! Even though we went 9 days without power- with 2 kids and 2 dogs- the Christmas spirit stayed alive and the entire experience made us even more thankful for all that we have- especially one another! And now we are only one day away from spending our first Christmas together as a family and I am so ecstatic! It seems that life is so serene right now- that I could live in this moment forever and ever! Not many of you know that last year ON CHRISTMAS DAY- Dustin Bryant and I began liking each other- we had been friends for about 6 months before- but that night- things just clicked and we began to see each other as more than friends- and it happened in Tanya's kitchen- when my kids and tanyas kids were there- and we were all just hanging out as friends! So we always joke and say that last year we got each other for Christmas!!! Our Christmas love story gives even more meaning to Christmas for us- we are celebrating one year of being together and we will always remember Christmas as something personally special!!! So this year we have each other and my kids- and it is going to be a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! I hope everyone has a very merry christmas too!!!

SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 "FEELING INSPIRED, EXCITED, ECSTATIC AND ABSOLUTELY HAPPY AND IN LOVE!!!"

OUR ENGAGEMENT PICS! LA LA LA LOVE THEM!!!!

Monday, September 24, 2007
Feeling Inspired, excited, exhausted, ecstatic and absolutely happy and in love!!! Current mood: loved Category: Life
I have little time to blog lately with wedding plans, kids, school, work, homework, and my fiancee being out of town working for the last 6 weeks has made things more hectic than usual- taking care of two houses now!!! I felt compelled to drop some lines of inspiration for my devoted blog readers!!! So here it is:
I was watching Oprah the other day ( Imagine that) and Justin Timberlake (who I secretly worship) was on her show. He sang a duet with Reba McEntire titled "The Only Promise That Remains" and WOW!!! I was totally inspired by this song! It's crazy how songs can define who we are, where we at in our lives and makes us think, ponder, live, feel and the words we just cannot get out of our minds- we sing them out loud in the car, in the shower, to our kids and even in our heads at work, school, home- music is such an inspiration! Well here are the lyrics to this song (keep reading- there is a closing to this blog):
When the ground beneath you starts a-shakin'And you forget the place we came fromWhen you're lost and lookin' for you're way homeYou're way home to meI'll come out and find youWhen the world around you starts a-movin'And you should wonder if I still love youIf you feel the darkness comin', risin' insideI'll make a light to guide you back homeAnd after all the sky is fallin' downAnd after all the water's washed awayMy love's the only promise that remainsWhen your doubts have got you thinkin'Nothing's ever really sacredAnd you're afraid you might believe in...Believe in me....And I'll give you a reasonCuz the world around us keeps on movin'And there's no doubt that I still love youSo when you feel the darkness comin', risin' insideI'll make a light to guide you back homeAnd after all the sky is fallin' downAnd after all the water's washed awayMy love's the only promise that remainsMy love's the only promise that remainsMy love's the only promise that remainsAnd after all the sky is fallin' down(After all the sky is fallin' down)And after all the water's washed away(After all the water's washed away)My love's the only promise that remains
First of all when I read the lyrics to this song- I think about God's love and how His love is the entire reason we are all here on this earth and how He is truly the one who makes all the wonderful things happen in our lives! Then I think of the people God put in my life that define the words of this song to me: my children and Dustin Bryant! And then I am overwhelmed- my heart is filled with the love I share with these 3 people- and my cup "runneth over" once again! When I realize- if the sky really did fall down- I would have Dustin Bryant by my side to protect me and my children- us as a family sticking together and protecting one another. This song also touches on being scared to love or doubting love. This is something that any and all people who have ever been hurt or betrayed in their life (most everyone) struggle with from time to time. What a blessing it is to find someone strong enough to lead me back to him when "doubts got me thinking nothing's ever really sacred"........a man that knows who he is and knows who he is with me- and would die for me- give up his life- for me!!! WOW!!! This song also touches on time- and how life goes on and on- time passes- and yet- that person's love is there- IT REMAINS- still untouchable, unscathed- his love is there- when things changes- life carries on- but you still have the same person you love who loves you with their undying unwavoring love!!! It's just awesome to have that!!! Life is so hectic and crazy sometimes and having that person to fall in to- and hold you and listen to you and wipe your tears, give you advice and be there- strong and steadfast! His love makes such a difference in my life- I know he is always there and his love remains day in and day out!!! I have never had that and I never dreamed it was possible to experience this feeling with another human being- I always settled for less than love because I did not believe in true love or soulmates! I had never seen it in my home and I let the world convince me that life could not be a fairy tale and a man and a woman could not be happy and in love together- forever.....BUT I now know that TRUTH- love does exist- and it can be there when the sky falls down, when the earth shakes, when you have doubt, when you lost your way- and having that- is worth every mistake I made to get here!!! Sometimes when I think I am actually going to marry this man- DUSTIN BRYANT- I am just so overwhelmed I cannot do anything but CRY CRY CRY!!! When we got engaged I cried for two straight days- when we told my kids- I cried, his parents, I cried, and pretty much everyone- those were tears of wow, relief, excitement, thankfulness and love- finally it is me that gets her fairy tale- finally it is me that has the man that would save me if the sky was falling down, lead me back home if I was lost, be my light in the dark, catch me when I fall, and never let me forget that the promise of his love will always remain true and strong!
I love finally being able to relate wholly and truly to an awesome love song!! It is definately my "defining" "wow" moment (as Oprah would say)!!!!

JULY 13, 2007 "NOVEMBER 17 IS THE DATE"

WE ARE SILLY TOGETHER.....LAUGH TOGETHER....DANCE TOGETHER.....BEST FRIENDS...

Friday, July 13, 2007
November 17 is THE DATE!!!! Current mood: excited Category: Romance and Relationships
Things have been so crazy this last month I haven't even had time to post the best blog I have written in my entire life! so it is official as June 13, 2007 that Dustin Bryant and I are getting married! We set the date for November 17, 2007- hence the reason why I am sooo busy and things have been crazy! this wedding planning business is a mess! We have finally ironed the details for the reception- we are having it at Bridle Creek between Skiatook and Sperry- it is beautiful there! We set up a wedding site- http://ashleycrawfordanddustinbryant2007.ourweddingday.com and we are currently working on our growing guest list! I have to say that never in my life I have ever felt so happy and complete! The kids are ecstatic and cannot wait to live with Dustin in his new house! He closed and got all moved in 3 weeks ago and we have been decorating and working on things at his new house too! He lives down the road from his parents- who I love and adore more than words can say! They are so good to my kids and I- I couldn't ask for better in laws! They are truly the best- now I see why Dustin is such a good guy- he has awesome parents! It will be nice to one day have another baby and he or she will have grandparents right down the road- and awesome grandparents at that! I cannot wait to marry him, have kids and grow old with the person who loves me, understands me, listens to me, puts up with me and makes me laugh- UNCONDITIONALLY- no matter what and he is my best friend through and through! Life finally makes sense and I am just peachy, happy and truly blessed to have him and be getting married to him! THe kids and I couldn't have asked for a better man to be in our lives! So for now- I am planning and counting down the days til I become Mrs. Bryant! We picked our wedding song too- "The Day Before You" by Rascal Flatts- it is so us! So check it out! The words to this song say it all!!!!

MAY 9, 2007 "I ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY LOVE HIM"

HE IS IT FOR ME! AND I AM IT FOR HIM!

Wednesday, May 09, 2007
I absofreakinglutely love him!!!!

Current mood: loved

Category: Romance and Relationships
Never in a million years could anyone convince me that this man hating, hard hearted, non trusting, been cheated on, queen of "never getting married again" would stand here today and proclaim that I certainly, 100% absofreakinglutely am in love with the best man in this world (Im beginning to think i snagged the last good guy left on this Earth!).....BUT IT'S TRUE- he is mine and Im pretty sure he will be mine forever and ever.....how could I have ever have known that the boy that was in front of my face almost every weekend....William Dustin Bryant- the boy from Sperry that started out as my buddy, then my good friend, then my boyfriend would be the person I would end up with....it's funny how God works and how He prepares us to be ready for THE ONE and He does not allow us to see it until He knows we are ready- we were both ready when the time came for us to be more than friends and now it has grown into the most beautiful loving caring relationship and friendship I could ever have dreamed of- seriously something I thought only happened in the movies is now happening to ME- the girl who made sooo many mistakes in my past relationship- married a total loser and spent 7 years in misery trying to make a bad thing better- I AM NOW living a dream- it's just like heaven- and I feel so blessed! My kids and I could not be any more happy than we are right now and I know it will only continue to grow! so to everyone that has been hurt, let down, or just got out of a bad relationship- keep your head up- because it only means the one for you is still out there....and I promise it's the truth- YOU FIND THE ONE WHEN YOU ARE NOT LOOKING AND LEAST EXPECT IT TO HAPPEN!!! I have come full circle in my life- I finally feel complete and I finally feel loved- UNCONDITIONALLY!!! It's good stuff and for that I have to say- AMEN!!!!!