Who would have thought there would have been a need for a sequel, certainly not me but one cannot always predict what life will toss one's way. Part 2 has a new setting along with some new characters. Fortunately, one very important role from SlangsFamily will be carried over in SlangsFamily II, although, circumstances have limited her appearances. Krystene will still be played by Krystene, unlike the role of Harry Potter, which Daniel Radcliff said he was done with; Krystene does not think herself to be above continuing her role in the sequel. I think that is fantastic, because NOBODY and I do mean NOBODY could or EVER will replace her! However, due to her new life as an adult and aspiring elementary teacher in college, she will be unable to make as frequent appearances as would be wanted by myself. I will try to have as many as humanly possible as circumstances allow though. :-)
Most of you know the storyline in part one so no need to dwell on that here. Send me a personal email if you have any questions or need a recap. :)
So, how did SlangsFamily II begin?
In a galaxy far, far, away, cyberspace can be pretty big you know, there was a small planet known as www.ldsplanet.com. On a Summer Sunday morning I found myself reading a message from a pretty woman who had a comment to share.
“You sound like a very interesting person. Cake, love it. Although I've never taken a class I like to play around with frosting. You must be a very confident secure man to showcase such a talent. I like that. I too enjoy time spent outside in nature, it's the best place to be :)”
Now, I did not answer right away because I was headed to church myself and had much to do that Sunday and my services began later than hers so it would be a while before I was able to respond. Later in the afternoon when I had not answered, I received another message:
“I was in a hurry to head off to church this morning when I sent you the first message. I also wanted to tell you I think you have incredible eyes, very piercing. Is your personality the same? Got some depth? Also, with your baking, how are you at cheese cake? I'll have chocolate with strawberries.”
After some investigating of her profile, I decided to respond and the interaction quickly progressed. :-) The IMing was as often as we were both around the computer and soon phone numbers were exchanged and texting began to fill the space between times on the computer. By Wednesday I had sent a text asking how crazy she was feeling. You see, Cherilyn was visiting her sister just outside of Columbus, Ohio this week and that was MUCH closer than where she lived. I suggested a date for Friday; we would meet in Charleston, WV which would be about a 3 hour drive for her and just over 4 for me. She agreed! :-) I do not know what came over me. This was a crazy idea and so not like me but she had intrigued me; there was just something about her, I wanted to know more.
The next day, Thursday, we had our first real conversation – 4 hours I think. We arranged to meet at a restaurant just off the freeway in Charleston (exit 95 off I-77). We met and had a nice 2 hour lunch then we drove to a little park by the river and talked for 5 hours! WOW!! It was absolutely wonderful. She was prettier than her pictures made her out to be and we never ran out of things to say. We covered so many topics as we began to get to know one another. At one point, I clearly remember getting the distinct impression that I could have a spiritual relationship with her, something I knew I wanted and needed. Neither of us wanted to have the date end but since her sister was watching her children, and had called more than once to see how things were going, we had to part. :(
What followed was a great deal of driving on my part and some flying on her part. We began a seeing each other on a regular basis, which for us, was every couple of weeks due to the distance. In between visits we used every means of communication technology. We texted, talked, emailed and did a LOT of Skyping. It seemed Skype was always on. So, between actually seeing each other and all the other communicating we did, we got to know each other pretty well and it was not long before we knew where things were headed. :) We were married in Columbus, Ohio on the 29th of October and on the 8th of November, we moved me from NC to MO.
Scott and Cherilyn get married
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Scott & Cherilyn Photo Shoot
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Scott and Cherilyn go to the Temple (9-29-2012) - the (Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple)
PICS of the sealing day
What a romantic story! So happy for you.
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