And his name is Drew

"I'm in love! I'm in love! And I don't care who knows it!" --Buddy the elf.

With that in mind, let me tell you a story.

As most of you may know, I received my mission call back in November. I was suppose to enter the MTC on February 6, 2013. Well I will not be serving a mission anymore. Heavenly Father has blessed me with an even bigger mission-- to be married in the temple!!

I met Drew Hansen around the time that I received my mission call. I did not have any intentions of dating him or anything. I was determined to go on my mission. Well my plans sure did change! He was persistent and pursuing. He asked me out on a date and I agreed to go. He told me he liked me that night and I told him straight up that I didn't like him. [sad, I know] 

But he didn't give up on me! He stuck around. Not a day went by that I didn't see his huge smile and bright blue eyes. I noticed that it was effortless to be with him, and I really enjoyed being around him.

I actually loved it.

I think I was fighting the fact that I desired to be with him constantly. I fell in love with his personality, his style, his laugh, his smile, and most importantly, his testimony.

He told me he loved me one night and I just smiled because I already knew he did.

I, however, didn't tell him for quite a while later. But I eventually did and I haven't been able to stop telling him since!

He never once told me not to serve a mission, and for that I am so grateful. He said he would support me with whatever I chose to do.

After much sought counsel as well as heaps of fasting and praying I decided to continue dating Drew to see if he could possibly be "the one" for me!

Well now more than ever I have never been so sure about my decision. I absolutely adore him and I want to spend the rest of my life with him and more! 

He's become my best friend. He's perfect for me in every single way and he makes me SO  happy! 

So there's my story for everyone. I'm so excited about my bigger mission in life and I can't wait to start it! 

Love,

Kate