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20 Years Later: How I Found My One (Yes… Before We Even Met in Person)




April 9, 2005 — the day I married the man who would change everything.


This year marks 20 years since we said “I do,” and honestly? It still feels surreal that we found each other the way we did… and that it worked so beautifully.

💻 Let’s Rewind: The Beginning


Back in 2004, online dating was just starting to gain traction—and I was navigating life, love, and a lot of uncertainty.


Enter: LDSSingles.org.

That’s where I met Rob—the man who would become my forever.


We connected through messages and late-night chats, talking about everything from faith to family to our dreams. The connection was instant, and something in my heart just knew… this was different.

💬 “Will You Marry Me?” … Before We Even Met?!


Yup, you read that right.


Rob proposed before we had ever met face-to-face.

And I said yes.


(Okay… technically I left him hanging in the chat for a minute while I prayed about it 😅)


But the answer came loud and clear—YES—and I’ve never doubted it since.

💍 What Happened After That?


We met in person.

We clicked just as much as we had online.

And a few months later, we stood together and promised forever.


Now, here we are—20 years, 1 daughter, and a small zoo later—still standing, still choosing each other, still laughing, growing, and building a life together.

🐾 Our Family Today


We live in beautiful Bountiful, Utah, with our amazing daughter Charlotte (who brings so much joy, sass, and sparkle to our lives).


And we’re blessed to share our home with the most adorable, chaotic, love-filled crew of animals:

• 🐶 Gabby & Maci – our sweet, spunky Yorkies

• 🐩 Liberty – our gentle and loyal Standard Poodle

• 🐱 Penny, Bernie, Tiggles, & Love – our four quirky, cuddly cats

• 🦔 Peanut & Aurora – our delightful hedgehogs, who definitely keep things interesting!


Together, we’ve created a life that’s far from perfect—but full of love, laughter, and the kind of peace that only comes from being with your person.

💞 What I’ve Learned After 20 Years Together


💬 It’s okay if your story doesn’t look like everyone else’s.

💬 It’s okay to take leaps when your heart says yes.

💬 Love is built in the tiny, quiet moments more than the big ones.

💬 And when you find your one—you’ll just know.


Rob isn’t just my husband—he’s my best friend, my safe place, the man who holds my hand through anxiety attacks, who cheered me on through hair loss, weight loss, pet loss, and healing.


He’s my quiet strength, my funny guy, my late-night drive buddy, and the one who still makes me feel like I did when I said yes in a chat window all those years ago.

💛 To Anyone Still Waiting for Love…


Don’t settle.

Don’t rush.

And don’t rule out something just because it’s unconventional.


Sometimes, the greatest love stories don’t start with a fairytale meet-cute.

Sometimes, they start online, with a prayer, a gut feeling… and a yes.


And they turn into something even better than you imagined.

For more tips on hair recovery, holistic wellness, mental health, fitness, and pet care, explore more at Waiting 4 Sunshine. 🌿💛

I share real-life wins, wellness tools, and supportive resources to help you (and your pets!) feel your best—inside and out.

Let’s stay connected—come follow the journey on Instagram @waiting.4.sunshine and join a community where healing, hope, and heart are always welcome. 💚

With love,

Heather

Wife. Mama. Wellness Advocate. Forever grateful for my one.

💚 4.9.2005


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