34th Wedding Anniversary Coming Up

It's hard to believe that 34 years have have passed since we were married back in 1974. A lot has transpired over time. Wow! What a journey...we were married March 30, in the Los Angeles Temple in Santa Monica, California. Gary and I had set up household in Escondido, CA. Ryan our oldest was born 10 months later in 1975, Jason in 1976, both in Escondido, David in 1978, in Mesa, Arizona, Daniel in 1980, in Medford, Oregon, Rebekah in 1982, in Tucson, Arizona and Sarah in 1985, in Escondido, California. As you can see we moved around a lot trying to find ourselves a worthy career. Once back in Escondido Gary started back to college at National University. He was 30 years old. He was working as a custodian for the LDS church which allowed him to be off on time to go directly to campus from work. He completed his studies in 2 1/2 years. Off and on for nine years Gary had taught early morning seminary and he loved it. The youth of the Church loved him. Gary had been studying Psychology and was interested in the field of counseling. Whether he would choose marriage and family counseling to being a full time Seminary and Institute teacher for the LDS church still remained to be seen. The year was 1987 and we had to make a decision. Gary was offered a counceling postion from one of his college professors at his private practice. He was also being considered for the Church Education Program. Well he didn't get the job with the church so he was getting excited about the counceling position. Three weeks later the Church called back and told Gary there were 40 positions open that year and 300 applicants. Gary was #41. A change had been made and therefore there was an opening for him. He was offered the Fullerton, J.C. position as an institute instructor. Gary was thrilled and we moved up to Chino Hills, California. A quick 25 minute commute to work.