I met my husband Brian through an online dating website in February 2009. Brian and I dated for 3 years before getting married in 2012. I was attracted to Brian’s great sense of humor, easy-going personality, and his attractive looks. Brian is unique because he comes across as shy with people who are new to him, but opens up and is very outgoing and silly once he gets to know the person or people.
I am most proud of what an incredible daddy he was to our two girls. Brian has been the most encouraging, optimistic husband over the past couple years. He eagerly attended almost every doctor's appointment with both of my pregnancies. He was so incredibly involved in understanding the development of both Sawyer and Adelyse. He enthusiastically stepped up to the plate as a daddy before both girls were born. He was so excited to watch our girls grow and reach all the milestones. I am so truly blessed to have such a loving husband and father to my heavenly children. I am also proud of his emotional strength and positive outlook on life. With the loss of our two daughters my husband continues to remain hopeful and confident that we will be parents again and feel the love and joy we felt before our daughters became angels.
Brian and I relate to one another because we have very similar personalities, sense of humor, and we both are elementary school teachers. I was delighted that he went back to earn a second bachelor's degree, this time in teaching.
Brian and I have each other to lean on and keep each other strong and hopeful through our grief. We are patient and compassionate with each other through this journey. Our communication style is very open. We share regularly our thoughts and feelings. We don’t always agree, but we listen to each other and respectfully give each other space to talk. The best part of being married to Brian is that he is not just the love of my life, he is my best friend. He holds me when I'm sad and has fun with me when I'm happy. I couldn't imagine going through life with anyone else.
Background information:
Brian grew up in the suburbs of Auburn, New York. He graduated high school with a NYS Regents Diploma in 1999, attended Cayuga Community College in Auburn, New York, then transferred to Niagara University in Lewiston New York. He graduated from Niagara University with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation/ Sports Management in 2005. Beginning in 2010, he went back to school at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina to obtain a second Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education Grades K-6. He graduated from Coastal Carolina University in 2012 with honors. During this time Brian also worked as a mentor to at risk children/teens.
Daddy with Addy
Brian with his nephew Henry