I have a sister and a brother, both older than me.  I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  However, I moved to Mandeville, Louisiana when I was in the second grade.  It wasn't until right before my junior year in high school when my mother and I moved to Lafayette, Louisiana.  

My father was killed in an automobile accident when I was ten years old.  His death was very traumatic for my family and myself.  It really made me realize the meaning of life.  "If you love something, then cherish it because you never know when it will be taken away."  This thought now seems to follow me where ever I go. 

I am also getting married two weeks after graduation!  My fiance is Chris Jenkins, a wonderful man who still seems too good to be true.  Our situation is a unique one, especially regarding the way we met.  We go way back!  Our mother's were best friends in high school.  So, we knew each other growing up.  Not only that, but my brother married his sister.  Therefore, before we even get married, my brother's sons are my nephews as well as my fiance's nephews (I know it sounds confusing).  Chris claims to have been chasing after me for years now.  I, on the other hand, had no idea.  I always assumed that when he visited our home, it was to see my mother or sister.  I never would have dreamed it was to see me.  It was not until the summer of 2001 that I finally got the hint.  I immediately fell head over heals for Chris when I saw him that summer, the first time in about three years.  My family went on a trip to Disney World and since some of my family is also his family, he went too.  We hit it off and immediately started a long distance relationship.  It has been tough, but we are now engaged to be married on December 27, 2002!  

I have been really busy this semester trying to juggle school, work, and planning a wedding in only two months.  But in the end, it will all be worth it!!