About Me

I first want to start out by telling a little bit about me and how I grew up. I was born on September 15, 1986 around 8:00AM. My mom and dad were only married a short time when I was born and were only married about 2 years before divorcing.

 I went to live with my grandparents when I was three years old. That is the only thing I am thankful to my mother for, caring enough to give me a life with my grandparents that she couldn't give. I saw my mother more often until I was thirteen years old. The next time I saw her was my senior year in high school when she came to my graduation. I didn't see or talk to her again until I was 25 years old. I see my dad often, (he lives right up the street).

The best gift I've been given in my life besides my wonderful husband, Jared, was my grandparents. They gave me the absolute best life I could have hoped for. They taught me about God through their example and taking me to Church. I got saved when I was eight years old in my grandparents bedroom after Church. I truly see them as my parents. They are wonderful role models, leaders, and Godly people. I will be forever grateful to them for everything! I would not be who I am today without them.

When I was a junior in high school I lost my little brother, Matthew. Matthew was eleven years old when he died on February 25, 2003. He had Chron's Disease and they believe his heart just gave out. This life experience has shaped who I have become today. I miss Matthew dearly! It's so hard to wrap my mind around the fact that he would be 22 years old this year. I often wonder what he would have grown up to do and if he would be wanting to get married. As I keep getting older, he stays the same in my mind. Just eleven years old. I am forever grateful that I got to share God and the plan of Salvation with him. I am so glad I can rest in the peace that I will see him again in Heaven! He is rejoycing with the Savior right now! I'm so jealous!

I went on after high school and went to college pursuing my bachelors degree in elementary education. I earned my bachelor's degree in May 2009. I got married to Jared Politte on June 6, 2009 and we decided I would stay home and we would try and start a family within a couple years. So I planned on being a stay-at-home mom. I coached volleyball at Kingston High School the first two years of our marriage and had a blast! I met a dear friend, Allison, who I have so much in common with. No matter how long we don't talk or see each other, I know she is just a great friend! I'm so thankful for all of these people and this life I've been given!