I don't know why, but I feel so compelled to write about the visitor that we had last night.
I am sure that many people know about how Andy and I met, but for those who don't, here is a story for you. Just over eight years ago I met a guy named Jeremy at a bar-b-que. We went out a couple of times but nothing ever came of it. About one year later I literally bumped into the same Jeremy at a Blockbuster in Centerville, Utah. We were talking and making some small talk when Bush walked around the corner. Andy pretty much stopped in his tracks when he saw me, you could tell he was surprised to see me. Andy walked away thinking that I was just another one of Jer's girls and returned a few minutes later just as my friend Sunni and I were telling Jeremy that we would be going to Grey's River to go camping and do a little fishing for the weekend. You should have seen the look on Andy's face, he lit up. Then Andy and I started talking about fishing, dogs, and outdoor stuff that we liked. It was a fun and exciting conversation. I left the Blockbuster that day excited and curious as to what was going to happen.
That night Jer and Andy called and asked if Sunni and I would go and hang out. We went over to Jer's house to play pool. That is really how it all started. I started dating Jeremy, but Andy was always there, whether on the group date with us or just in my mind. This continued on for a few months.
I will always remember the night that I was asked the question that would change my future forever. Sunni and I went over to Jer's house to watch a movie, of course Andy was there. Those boys were two peas in a pod, the best of friends that I have ever seen. Jeremy ended up falling asleep during the movie, and when it ended I decided to just go instead of waking him up, and also offered Andy a ride home, which was conveniently on my way home. During that car ride Sunni and Andy were talking to me about my relationship with Jeremy. Why we were dating, if we were "together" or not, hand holding (Jeremy had weird rules, one of which was about hand holding), things like that. Then I was asked of Jeremy was someone that I would marry. I didn't know the answer to that and it got me thinking. Sunni followed up with "why would you date someone you couldn't marry?" Very good question if you ask me.
My mind was racing, thinking all sorts of things about dating, marriage, kissing, hand holding, feet, but most of all Andy. If I were to end things with Jer, it would be ending things with Andy too. I had tears in my eyes, and at that moment I knew that I loved Andy.
The next few days were some of the craziest days of my life. Jeremy and I both agreed that we were going nowhere. I remember feeling sad when he pulled out of the Sawatzki driveway, I was going to miss him, but it still felt right. Sunday morning I called Andy before church and told him that Jeremy and I would not be dating anymore and that I was going to miss him. I told Andy that if he ever wanted to hang out to call me. This is probably the most daring thing I have ever done in my life, it was so straight forward. What did I have to lose? Andy called me later that night and we have been together ever since.
Anyway, last night Jeremy came and stayed the night with us, he had an interview for residency at the Cleveland clinic and Andy offered him a bed here because we are so close to downtown Cleveland. Having Jeremy here really got me thinking about how meeting him truly changed my life.
To Jer: I am sorry again if I ever hurt your feelings. Thank you for introducing me to my husband. I know now after seeing you and Andy together last night that you will always be his best friend. Thank you for coming and staying at our house and playing swords, the kids will forever love you for that, and I hope we see you and your family again soon.
To Andy: Thank you for following your heart and for loving me and for giving us a chance, even though it meant a little awkwardness with you and your best friend. Also, you need to be better and keeping in touch with all of your friends, call or e-mail when you think of them, that is what you would tell me. I love you.
These are two of my favorite picstures of Andy and Jeremy at our wedding 2001 and at the airport when Andy was leaving for his mission to Mongolia.
The kids were so good even though they were in the car the entire day. We made a stop at a place called Covered Bridge Pizza which was really good and a lot of fun.
Porter holding his Tessa May, he loves her so much.
Andy and I in front of the Kirtland temple.
Most of the leaves have fallen of of the trees, but every now and then you could spot somthing amazing and bright.
Carlee loving on Tessa on the tour.
Kay Lee taking her turn holding "chubbo".
Porter and Carlee looking at the old checkers board, they wanted to touch it so badly.
Andy walking with the kids trying to keep them excited about the tour.
A scene I thought I would only find in a movie. 
The room where Jospeh Smith recieved revelation on D&C 76.
