How I met your father

Art and I both grew up in the SGV. We grew up a city apart. We still can't decide where we met first. He says we met at a little place in La Puente. I was there watching a friends band and he pulled up to check them out. He says their was small talk and that was it. Another time we met was about a month later at the Hollywood Paladium for The Rockabilly Showdown. I remember a guy asking me to dance and I was nervous and admitted I did'nt know how. He offered to teach me, and we had fun. But I thought his name was Kevin?.... The time I remember is the 3rd time. We were both at a show and accidentally ashed in his drink. He was livid, and we got in a argument. I was like who is this rude guy!!! Well it turned out that that rude guy was the same kind guy that showed me how to jive, he was also friends with many of my friends. It took me a while to get over what a mean guy he was. But eventually we became freinds, best friends. We always had a great time together and were always hanging out. Everyone, I mean everyone would tell us what a good couple we made, and all that good stuff. We were like yeah right, we are just FRIENDS! Art became a part of my family. They welcomed him with open arms. During a family trip to big bear we really bonded and I think thats when we both realized there was something more between us. When we got home we talked in my parents den and he asked me to be his girlfriend. I was afraid it would ruin our friendship but decided to go with it. We lasted a week. Yes one week, 7 days. Our relationship after that was rocky. I soon found out he was addicted to drugs. I was so bummed, because I know what drugs can do to a person and I cared about him so much. He went through some really hard times and so did I. My family would pray for him and offer support. If it wasn't for my parents I would have given up on him. With support from me & my family and God, he was able to quit cold turkey :) It was a rough journey but it's brought us where we are today. he decided to serve God and his live is a 180 from where he used to be. Today he is still my best friend, but he is more than that to so many people. He is one the best fathers I know. He is a great friend and confidant. He is a great husband and provider.



Today my husband has been sober well over 5 years and continues to grow each day into a better, husband, father, and friend. I just love him to pieces. It takes a special person to put up with someone like me and he totally fits the bill. Throughout our 7 years together we have gone through some really rough times and some really wonderful times. But each day no matter what the situation is, is a blessing to me.