Congrats to Marisa and Nathan

This story is from Marisa about her waiting experience for Nathan! They are together after it all and we're so happy for them!

He's home!!!!
Marisa and Nathan's story (sorry it's a little late!)
so background; Me and Nathan live in the same stake and we had kind of known each other for a couple years, he dated one of my friends. His reputation preceded him and I had this idea that he was a rebellious bad boy haha. So he was at BYUI for like 2 semesters before his mission, then he came home to put his papers in, and that's when I really met him. I was a senior in high school and he was really cute haha. We saw each other in church one day and recognized each other. Then of course we got in contact by facebook and that next weekend he asked to hang out. So we did, and basically dated since then. I consider it as close to love at first sight as you can get. I played hard to get for a while then we finally had our first kiss on valentine's day, by the river, with the sun shining and the snow lightly falling, it was absolutely perfect :)
So he got his call to the Tucson, AZ mission and reported to the MTC on my birthday. Sucky I know. He told me he loved me like two days before he left sitting in a field looking up at the stars. I got to see him off at the airport with his parents, brother, and another friend. The first couple of months were absolutely dreary. I've never cried so much in my life! When he left we decided that I was not going to 'wait' as in I would date other guys while he was gone. So I went of to college, byui, and went on a date or two, nothing really went anywhere. I got to talk to him on mother's day and Christmas. The second Christmas out, I legitimately told him that I was waiting... bad idea. Two months later I met this boy and we dated. This guy really was amazing and I am thankful that he came into my life. He was a premie, but here's the thing. I prayed about it a lot and Heavenly Father let me know that dating him was the right thing to do. So I did it! And it turned out that it was something that really needed to happen, for all parties involved. And everything turned out the way it is supposed to be!
So he got home July 6th. And me being at school, I sadly was not able to attend his homecoming at the airport. And I was expecting a phone call but I had no idea when it would come! I could not get the butterflies out of my stomach all day! The only thing that kept me sane was just trying to convince myself that it wasn't real and he wasn't actually coming home that day, which actually worked pretty well :) But anyway he did finally call me that night at like ten! I went on a spontaneous adventure in a convertible mustang with some friends and he called me on the drive. So I talked to him for a while then the call got lost a couple times then we decided he would call me back 30 mins later and we talked for almost an hour. It was absolutely amazing, so surreal. I loved every second of it.
So on the 15th He came down to Rexburg for my birthday. Our first hug was... well it lasted a loooong time. Haha it was amazing. He spent the entire weekend with me, on saturday he asked me to be his girlfriend. And on sunday we went to church with me and we went on a walk to the temple and he kissed me!!! it was absolutely perfect. I could not ask for more :)
Now I'm sorry it has been almost a month but we're together and excited for what the future may hold. I will second what every other MG has said “It is totally worth it!!!” waiting is hard, waiting isn't for everyone, it hurts, but it's wonderful :) good luck girls.

We're so excited to see what is the future for these two! Keep us updated as always!

The Final Countdown!!!

1. Shanie Williams- August 9, 2011 
2. Lola Palacios- August 24, 2011 @ 2pm
3. Emily Sapp- August 30, 2011
4. Kallee Sue Cramer- August 30, 2011
5. Josie Tootill- August 2011
6. Lesha Bird- September 13, 2011
7. Marie Richardson- October 7, 2011
8. Lindsay Stringham- October 12, 2011
9. Heather Oates- November 1, 2011
10. Heather Stam- November 9, 2011
11. Alexandria McGahan- November 15, 2011
12. Katie Christina Fairchild- November 2011
13. Marlee Michelle Martin- December 7, 2011
14. Lara Jean- December 9, 2011
15. Tatiana Rugamas- December 23, 2011
16. Brittni Annalise Coons- December 2011
17. Janae Christenson- December 2011
18. Emily Sudweeks- January 2012
19. Michelle Quinn- February 2012
20. Seantay Flemming and Matt Hall- April 2012
21. Amanda Hill- June 2012
22. Megan McFarland- June 2012
23. Hilary Webb- June 2012
24. Jenna Vizina- June 2012
25. Jocelyn Ostermiller- June 2012
26. Josephine Bailey- June 2012
27. Kendahl Heffron- July 14, 2012
28. Lindsey Poole- July 2012
29. Talia Miller- July 2012
30. Layla Denise McDade- August 2012
31. Shannon Rose Gross- August 2012
32. Stevie Crook- August 2012
33. Esther Bolanos- August 2012
34. Katy Wilson- August 2012
35. Sarah Hansen- August 2012
36. Brittany McArthur- September 29, 2012
37. Lauren Schulthess- September 2012
38. Alex Barrett- October 12, 2012
39. Kailey Fawson- October 27, 2012
40. Garyn Jae Landrum October 29, 2012
41. Caralee Barrett- October 2012
42. Britany Schoenrock- November 5, 2012
43. Brittany Jones-November 2012
44. Lorilyane Minoor- November 2012
45. Tay Swensen- December 4, 2012
46. Addison AlmondJoy-December 2012
47. Mackenzie Miller, December 2012
48. Tayler Pond- January 8, 2013
49. Tessa Stokes- January 28, 2013
50. Hilary Hunt- January 2013
51. Emma Johnson- January 2013
52. Kylea Donaldson- January 2013
53. Jordan Harman- January 2013
54. Carolyn Bridwell- March 2013
55. Saige Bertschi- March 2013
56. Bri Carver- March 2013
57. Sadie Wheeler- April 2013
58. Alyssa Kankamp- May 2013
59. Maria Esther Cabrera- May 2013
60. Whitni Duncan- May 2013
61. Briana Petters- June 8, 2013
62. Kaityln Nef- June 15, 2013
63. Bria May Shrickland- June 2013
64. Jacey Lynn Young- June 2013
65. Kimberly K. Johnson June 2013
66. Stephanie Robnett- June 2013

Shout Out!

Shout out to one Allison Nicole Porter who got her man back today after 2 years of waiting! Congrats girl for making it and enjoy your time with him :) we need the deets in a timely manner please!

The Final Countdown!!

1. Allison Nicole Porter- July 29, 2011 @ 11:45 a.m.
2. Catherine Ann Perkins- August 3, 2011
3. Lola Palacios- August 24, 2011 @ 2pm
4. Emily Sapp- August 30, 2011
5. Kallee Sue Cramer- August 30, 2011
6. Josie Tootill- August 2011
7. Lesha Bird- September 13, 2011
8. Marie Richardson- October 7, 2011
9. Lindsay Stringham- October 12, 2011
10. Heather Oates- November 1, 2011
11. Heather Stam- November 9, 2011
12. Alexandria McGahan- November 15, 2011
13. Katie Christina Fairchild- November 2011
14. Marlee Michelle Martin- December 7, 2011
15. Lara Jean- December 9, 2011
16. Tatiana Rugamas- December 23, 2011
17. Brittni Annalise Coons- December 2011
18. Janae Christenson- December 2011
19. Emily Sudweeks- January 2012
20. Michelle Quinn- February 2012
21. Seantay Flemming and Matt Hall- April 2012
22. Amanda Hill- June 2012
23. Megan McFarland- June 2012
24. Hilary Webb- June 2012
25. Jenna Vizina- June 2012
26. Jocelyn Ostermiller- June 2012
27. Kendahl Heffron- July 14, 2012
28. Lindsey Poole- July 2012
29. Talia Miller- July 2012
30. Layla Denise McDade- August 2012
31. Shannon Rose Gross- August 2012
32. Stevie Crook- August 2012
33. Esther Bolanos- August 2012
34. Katy Wilson- August 2012
35. Sarah Hansen- August 2012
36. Brittany McArthur- September 29, 2012
37. Lauren Schulthess- September 2012
38. Alex Barrett- October 12, 2012
39. Kailey Fawson- October 27, 2012
40. Garyn Jae Landrum October 29, 2012
41. Caralee Barrett- October 2012
42. Britany Schoenrock- November 5, 2012
43. Brittany Jones-November 2012
44. Lorilyane Minoor- November 2012
45. Tay Swensen- December 4, 2012
46. Addison AlmondJoy-December 2012
47. Mackenzie Miller, December 2012
48. Tayler Pond- January 8, 2013
49. Tessa Stokes- January 28, 2013
50. Hilary Hunt- January 2013
51. Emma Johnson- January 2013
52. Kylea Donaldson- January 2013
53. Jordan Harman- January 2013
54. Carolyn Bridwell- March 2013
55. Saige Bertschi- March 2013
56. Bri Carver- March 2013
57. Sadie Wheeler- April 2013
58. Alyssa Kankamp- May 2013
59. Maria Esther Cabrera- May 2013
60. Whitni Duncan- May 2013
61. Briana Petters- June 8, 2013
62. Kaityln Nef- June 15, 2013
63. Bria May Shrickland- June 2013
64. Jacey Lynn Young- June 2013
65. Kimberly K. Johnson June 2013
66. Stephanie Robnett- June 2013

Shout Out!!!

Shout out to Marisa Nicole Buffaloe who gets her man back today!! We're so super excited for you girl!!! Congrats again!