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Name: Nichole
Country: United States
State: Ohio
Metro: Cleveland
Birthday: 1/12/1982
Gender: Female
Interests: I love my God, my daughter, my family and friends. I am excited to be used by God in this crazy adventure we call life!
Expertise: I know a little bit about a lot!
Occupation: Medical
Industry: Medical
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Member Since:
1/29/2005
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| I have a husband. We got married. I prayed and prayed and waited and waited, and then one day, just like that, POOF! I have a husband. Did anyone else have a hard time with that once it happened for you? Somedays I'll tell Darby "I can't believe we're married" or someone else "I can't believe I have a husband". Man, God is good!
The days since our wedding have been filled with a flurry of activity. And because I promised you a novel on the whole ordeal, I thought I would take the time while I am sitting in a hotel room in British Columbia to tell you all about it. And I'll get to the reason for sitting in a hotel in British Columbia here in a minute.
Our wedding was BEAUTIFUL. And perfect. And I wish I was able to slow down time on that incredible day and savor every moment of it again. And again. And again.
The following day, we shared another incredible day with family and great friends, and then we headed off for Baltimore. We were scheduled to go on a cruise for our honeymoon and that's where the ship left from. Long story short, we missed the ship. Watched it pull out of the cruise terminal. I fought back the urge to jump off the dock and swim for my stateroom, and instead hysterically sobbed for the next several hours. Darby spent a lot of time praying and on the phone, and got us on the same cruise the following week. And our honeymoon was great. I  the Bahamas.
Once we got back to Ohio, we busily started packing my house in preparation for our cross-country move. That was an incredibly difficult week, and I have had plenty of weepy days during our journey. Who am I kidding? I have had many a snotty cry in the past 2 weeks, and I am pretty sure my husband is scared at this point. And he should probably go ahead and buy the jumbo package of Kleenex from Costco the next time that he is there. Seriously though, I don't think I was adequately prepared for the goodbyes and the ache that I still feel in my heart. I am so thankful for my family - the one I left in Ohio and the one with me as I make my way to Alaska.
There's a lot more that I want to say about leaving, and goodbyes, and change, but that will have to come in another post- I don't have enough tissues for it right now.
Since leaving northern Ohio, we have visited with Michelle and her beautiful baby boy, driven through Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We met Darby's family in Arizona and endure the BLAZING 90 degree heat there. We have seen mountains, oceans, deserts, and more cows than anyone could count. We have slept in 12 hotel rooms. Our truck and trailer have broken down in one way or another on 3 separate occasions. And for the most part, Kylie was a gem! And I am proud to report that she has pretty much been potty trained along the way.
At present, we are in that British Columbia hotel I mentioned. We'll be here for a couple more days, waiting for a ferry to whisk us away to our new home. Until then, we are going to soak up some family time before reality sets in and everybody gets settled into a routine at home.
How's that for a novel? Thank you, friends, for faithfully praying and for reading my rambling. I'm sure the updates will get much more frequent and sarcastic as I adjust to a whole new surrounding. With a husband. Did I tell you yet that I have a husband???? 
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| I have A LOT that I want to say tonight. I am feeling rather sentimental and thought about pouring out all my thoughts right here. But then I remembered I'M GETTING MARRIED TOMORROW and this, the eve of my wedding day, does not seem like the most appropriate time to scribe a xanga novel. But I promise, that in the near future, I will still have a lot to say, a lot of pictures to show, and maybe the time to get it all together. Until then......
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| Life has been moving at lightning speed as of late, and in a matter of a few short weeks, I will be married to an incredible man. There is so much to do, and I am trying my best to focus on enjoying this time and process, and cherishing the moments I have with my dear family and friends before I move far, far away. And when I arrive in "far, far away", there is certain to be more blogging in an effort to connect with the outside world  In the meantime, I was hoping to share some prayer requests that are weighing heavily on my mind and heart. If you think of it, will you join with me in praying for these few things?
- The sale of my house here in Ohio. This is a HUGE MAJOR GRANDE request, as we are definitely feeling the pressure to not have mortgages in 2 states. There have been some interested parties, and even an accepted offer (that fell through), but as of now it remains unsold.
- Kylie's adjustment to our big move. To say this will be a great change for her is an incredible understatement. She is surrounded by grandparents right now, and while I am confident that this is what God has for us and that is the best thing, I am feeling a good bit of mommy guilt for plucking her out of her comfy little environment. She is going to miss grandma and papa something fierce, and I am hopeful that she will come to love it there just as much as she does here.
- Safety. Did you know that we're driving to our far, far away destination?? Because we are! It is certainly going to be an adventure, and I am praying that it all goes very smoothly.
Oh there's more, but I think that's a good starting point for now. Thanks friends!
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| Darby and I went for a walk in the woods yesterday. And without me knowing, he had planned to ask me a very important question. When we arrived at his perfect spot, HE ASKED, AND I SAID YES! AND NOW WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Good questions ladies! Was it driving any of you crazy that I worked yesterday and didn't have time to delve into the details?? Well, I am ready to dish now I just have one thing to ask.... As you're reading this, please do so with an open mind. I have received so many negative opinions and criticism lately, from some I consider friends, and I'm just not sure I can take anymore. Also, there are specific details I am not at liberty to share at thisverymoment. So if I seem a bit vague on a few things, just know that when I get the green light I plan to blow up xanga with my blabbing!
How did you meet? (Submitted by many ) Well.... we actually met online. As I mentioned in the previous post, I had surrendered and was no longer "looking". I had previously had my profile on a "don't you want to date me??" site but had let it go inactive. Darby (that's his name by the way), at the urging of his friends who were earnestly praying for him, created a profile and started glancing through the site. His best friend's wife spotted my inactive profile and said "Her! You should talk to her!". And boy am I glad he did! We began veeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrry slowly, just with emailing for several months, then texting, then chatting on the phone for an obscene number of hours. Haha. We finally met in person at the airport the day he traveled thousands of miles to see me.
Where does he live? As you might have gathered by that last line, he DOES NOT live in Ohio. He does live in the United States however, in about the furthest place from Ohio you can be and still be in the U.S. THE MAN LIVES IN ALASKA!
How long have you known him? We have known eachother for less than a year at this point. (This is the part where people start to judge. Whatever.)
Where does he work? He works in Alaska, obviously, and does several things. His main job is as an electrical contractor. This means he goes around all day making things light up, and a lot of other things I don't comprehend. He is quite talented, from what I gather. When he talks about work, it is sort of like he is speaking a foreign language- I guess I just don't understand electrical-speak. He also owns 2 businesses with his business partner. One is a rental company and the other is a fuel delivery company- like heating fuel.
Do you go to the same church? Does it count that we went to the same church when he was here to visit?? We obviously do not attend the same church on a regular basis, but we are both active in our respective churches. This is one of the things I find most exciting about him, and that gives me butterflies, Krista. It is amazing for me to sit back and watch God work in his life, and to see the ways in which he is growing. So much is happening in both our lives right now, and God is certainly moving. I can't really put into words the way I feel watching the man he is in Christ and the man he is striving to become. EXCITING STUFF!
What is he like? Well, I'm just gonna put it out there. I think he's hot stuff! And as physically attracted as I am to him, I am even more attracted to his heart. He is always striving to do the right thing. He's a bit quiet, especially in new surroundings, but he is a lot fun. He knows when "serious" is warranted, but he also has a great sense of humor, which is a little on the sarcastic side. He's very much a manly man, and don't tell him I told you this, but he is definitely tender.
What does Kylie think of him? This was an area I took a great deal of caution in. Prior to his visit, we talked about letting her warm up to him in her own time. And she most certainly has! She talks to him on the phone just about daily, and tells him that she misses him. Then she tells me that she misses him. Then she asks where he is about 12,237,699 times per day. I think he won her heart when he gave her a special present. He bought her a tea set and they started having regular tea parties, which is right up Kylie's alley. Imagine for a moment, if you will, my six foot eight (did I mention he is tall??) hunk of a manly man sitting on the floor with my 2 year old having tea out of tiny pink tea cups. I think the phrase "melt my heart and slap it on a biscuit" came out of my mouth a time or two. More butterflies.
What does the future hold? The immediate future holds a trip to Alaska for Kylie and I. We are heading there in a couple of weeks and then all heading back here about a week after that. Honestly, there are all kinds of future plans, but that's where I must remain vague. For now.
How's that for details?!?!?!?!
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