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BEDLAM
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BEDLAM

About Us, Laurie, Our Relationship

Picture this: it’s a frigid December morning with a biting wind that cuts right through you. The ground is covered in a slick layer of ice as we make our way to Stillwater, Oklahoma, for Bedlam. The temperature gauge hasn’t budged above 3 degrees Fahrenheit during our two-hour drive, and the car’s heater is working…

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The Proposal – Part 2
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The Proposal – Part 2

About Us, Laurie, Our Relationship

Picture this: I’m in full-on evening chaos mode—running gear scattered in preparation for a training run, makeup off, glasses on, and fully moisturized, ready for bed. Suddenly, David calls me into his office. I stumble in, feeling more like a feral raccoon than a bride-to-be, and he asks, “Why have you been so cranky lately?”…

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A hair raising surprise
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A hair raising surprise

About Us, David, Laurie, Our Relationship

Have you ever laughed so hard you had an asthma attack? Well, I (Laurie) can now say I have! For years, I’ve dreamt of adding bold orange streaks to my hair similar to a red winged black bird. I knew David, my wonderfully practical partner, wasn’t a fan of drastic changes in appearance. But this…

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Early Morning Trip to Little Blue
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Early Morning Trip to Little Blue

Laurie, Our Relationship

Early in our relationship, David took me on one of my favorite dates. In the early summer morning, we escaped to the cold, clear waters of Little Blue in Disney, Oklahoma. We waded upstream, away from the crowds, and I had only a small point-and-shoot camera with me. As we ventured through the serene landscape,…

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The Beginning of Us: Finding Joy with David
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The Beginning of Us: Finding Joy with David

About Us, Laurie, Our Relationship

From the day I met David, I was drawn to him. He had a way of brightening every day and making me laugh, and I quickly began to look forward to each chance to see him. We joked that we were work spouses. It wasn’t long until we were spending time together outside of work…

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The Proposal – Part 1
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The Proposal – Part 1

About Us, Laurie, Our Relationship

On May the 4th, a day celebrated by Star Wars fans around the world, my partner David surprised me with a proposal that left me speechless. Little did I know that this day, known as Star Wars Day, would mark the beginning of our journey towards forever. The ring David presented me with was no…

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Why we set up this website
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Why we set up this website

About Us, David, Laurie, Our Relationship, Planning

Hey everyone! We wanted to take a moment to explain why we decided to set up this website. With our friends and family scattered all over the globe, it’s been hard for many of you to see us together as a couple. We hope this website helps you feel more connected to our journey and…

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