So this post is long past due. Brittany got engaged at the beginning of December and I just haven't had the time to post anything about it! But let me tell you how happy I am for both her and Shea. They get married next month and I cannot wait.
Britt and I have known each other since we were two. We were best friends when we were little. We grew apart in Junior High but Junior Year in High School we reconnected and now are best friends! Britt and I have been through a lot together. We were college roommates for almost two years. It was a big adjustment living together at first but we got used to it and had the best college experience ever! I cant count how many times Britt has been there for me in my life, especially when I had some difficult decisions to make.
It is so funny how both of our love stories are kind of alike. We both had missionaries we were dead set on, we both dated around, we both found our best friends and both of them turned into our husband and soon to be husband and they both had to WAIT FOREVER to get us. I think this happened for a reason though. Because of this Britt and I were both able to be there for each other and knew exactly what the other was going through.
But the thing I am most grateful for is what a great friend she has been to me throughout these past couple of years. I cant type this without crying...and that means a lot because if you know me I am not much of a cryer. I cant tell you how much she means to me and the special friendship we have and will always have.
Brittany was there for me when I needed a shoulder to cry on. One night I was dealing with a lot and was so confused (it was about ethan) It was late at night and I thought Britt was asleep and I started crying. long story short she heard me and for a couple of hours I laid on Britts bed with her and she just let me cry and comforted me until I felt better. Another time was when we were in a jeep roll over accident. We were with some boys and for some odd reason I just HAD to have Brittany go with me. I begged her and she finally said yes. Well boys will be boys and they rolled the jeep. There were four girls in the backseat and they all landed on me squishing me between them and the jeep door and the ground. I knew there was a reason I made britt go with me. She was the one who comforted me and took me to the emergency room and stayed with me all through the night. She was the one who woke up every two hours that night and gave me concussion checks by asking me what 2+2 was. She was the one who missed classes and took me to the doctor when I had my strep throat. She was the one who made tinfoil boats with me and raced them down the canal and the one who danced around crazy with me at the institute dances.
Britt and I have had a lot of special experiences together. The one that stands out in my mind was a certain Fast Sunday. Britt and I were sitting in church, someone was at the podium talking and I cant remember why but Britt leaned over to me with tears in her eyes and said "Kayli, I just realized that one of us will not be able to see the other one get married in the temple." we just sat there looking at each other for a couple seconds with tears streaming down our faces. We had talked A LOT about marriage but the thought never came to us that one of us would not be there for the others sealing. By this time we were both really crying. I leaned over and grabbed her hand. I remember feeling the spirit so strongly and I knew that Brittany and I were supposed to be friends here on earth. I knew that moment that we would always be good friends and always be there for one another. Knowing that we were supposed to be friends was such a sweet experience and such a great blessing to have. Now that I look back on it I am sad Britt wasn't able to attend my sealing but I am even happier that I will be able to see her go through the temple and be sealed to Shea.
Sorry this post is so gushy... but I am just so grateful for mine and Brittany's friendship! I am so grateful Shea and Brittany found each other and that they will be sealed for time and all eternity. And as for Shea, I couldn't have picked a better man for Brittany. He is one of the most generous people I know. I cant tell you how many times he has helped me and Ethan out. I am grateful that Ethan calls Shea one of his good friends and that our two husbands get along so well together. I am grateful he treats my best friend the way she should be treated. He knows her better than anyone and is such a great guy. I love you both and cant wait for your wedding!
Dont laugh at this next picture... I know that I am three times bigger than Brittany... I just tell myself that it is because I am sitting forward and she isn't...haha!
Love you BR
The Happy Couple:
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