Mike and Leah met September 2000 at Courtside Apts in Orem, UT 2000; They fell in love. Mike purposed to her at the Joseph Smith Building on October 7, 2000. Mike followed her home for Christmas. He was welcomed in by open arms. The wedding date was set for July 20, 2002. Leah needed to go back to New York in January 2001. Mike was soon to follow May of that year. The wedding planning began.
July 20, 2002 came all to quickly. They were married in Vernal, UT Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; surrounded by family and friends. Mike and Leah lived back in NY while he went to school at Finger Lakes School of Massage and worked. She worked for the school district and was a cheer coach for the JV team.
July 2003 they were off to North Carolina were Mike had a job as a Massage Therapy in a Spa and she was going to be a stay at home mom. Life took different turns and she went to work.
September 16, 2004 they were blessed with a beautiful 9lb 11oz 21" baby boy they named Brycen. He came via c-section. Mom and baby were healthy. Mom and baby were released 3 days later. Leah's mom (grandma) came to NC to help the new family adjust.
Surprises yet again came to the new family. The beautiful baby was diagnosed with a hole in the heart. Within the 1st week of his young life they were at a cardiologist. Thankfully, Leah's mom was there to hear was Dr. Hannon had to say. There was a large hole in the ventricular wall pumping the blood backwards. Then, it was doctors every week. Leah became a stay at home not by choice but by circumstance.
I've never heard the whole story. WOW! Isn't it amazing how life just changes in an instant! If I had known Heavenly Father's plan for me... I'm not sure I would have welcomed it with open arms, but with it has come so many blessings, as I'm sure have come to you too! Keep on keepin on!
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