Saturday, September 26, 2009
great news!
So, probably most of you were unaware but I have been dating a guy named Tyler. A few of you have met him. After much talking with parents, fasting and praying, we have decided to get married in January. The 30th to be exact. I wanted all of you to know! Yes I wont be going on a mission anymore, but I know this is the right thing to do. =) I love you all. I'll keep you posted on everything and you'll get invitations as well sometime. Love ya!
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Lauren, I must say I am surprised. It seems you are so easily tossing aside you're goal of a mission. Think of how much stronger and better your marriage would be if you two married after your mission. Better yet, you could both serve at the same time and get married when you both get back. That acutally is not uncommon and I have known people who have done that. Not one of them have ever said, "Boy, I wish I hadn't served a mission and we had gotten married right away!" Goodluck!
Wow that is exciting!!!! If there is anything that we can do to help let me know. Or if you need to chat or want to tell the whole story give me a call. I am a good listener (especially when it comes to love stories). In fact, don't be surprised if I call you to get the scoop. :)
CaLorraine!!!!!!!!!! This is Caitlin. On Ma's phone. Tee hee. You are going to have the best small wedding ever. I love the colors are so so purty. I'm going to take wedding pictures of you and Tyler and them all gorgeous and wonderful. I'm so proud of you. You're a huge inspiration for what it means to trust in the spirit about decisions to make. I know even if things start to get hard and people start to judge that YOU know and Tyler knows that you have the Lord's approval on your side and absolutely NO ONE else's opinion matters at that point. I hope I cam follow your example as I send in my college applications and make these epic life-changing decisions. You are my best friend and I love you very much.
Love,
Catillian
Caitlin,
I don't think it is ever a good idea to ignore advice and counsel from a loving family who only wants what is best for each other.
I am quite thrilled with Lauryn and Tyler's decision to marry. I like Tyler very much and he is able to endure lots of teasing from me, which is healthy and fortunate, as it will never stop. :) I am convinced of his affection and love for Lauryn and their mutual compatibility and am looking forward to their association for years to come.
I believe that there isn't a single relationship that doesn't warrant some criticism, and no doubt life choices made by one person may seem strange or even incorrect to others.
Tracy and I support them 100% and are looking forward to kind and happy relationships with everybody for many years to come in both our families and in our extended families. There is not one single person in this family that has not had much to endure from life's circumstances at various times, and there isn't one person in this family that hasn't benefited from the love and support of others during that time.
This is a time of great joy and happiness for Lauryn and Tyler, as well as her parents and siblings, and we look forward to and, frankly, expect the support of everybody for them. Lauryn and Tyler have been raised up to know right from wrong, are students of the scriptures and have their own relationships with Father in Heaven. They have put that relationship to good use and have received a confirmation of their decision. We have provided advice and counsel and expressed various concerns that are in the minds of all parents when children face life-changing decisions, and are confident that Tyler and Lauryn are as capable of making decisions as anybody else.
Tyler and Lauryn, if you're reading this, congratulations once again and again, and we're excited and looking forward to all the activities associated with your wedding, and also looking forward to getting to know Tyler's family.
I married up! Well said honey!
Lewis, concern does not equal lack of support. A family that doesn't care is a family that doesn't express concern over decisions that involve life changing events. We all love Lauren and your family and, of course, will be there to support her, as well as all our other family members, in their important life events.
Wow! This is news! Congratulations and I hope you know what you are doing! Let us know where and when. We all love you Lauren. The ties that we strengthened in Nauvoo have not faded though we aren't in constant touch. Don't forget!
Love,
Martissa
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