Stormy got hitched

Amy - far left looks on while Stormy and Kyle exchange vows

I can't remember when Amy and Stormy first became friends. It wasn't when both were attending St. Malachy Catholic School from grades kindergarten through 8. Stormy was a grade ahead of Amy, so while they knew each other, they didn't become close buddies there.

Kneeling in the pews getting their knuckles smacked by the nuns. Okay there aren't really any nuns at St. Malachy anymore...after Sister Therese left - she was the principal when Amy first started. Or was she? It's been a long time since then...we had crazy Caroline Heath who installed the stop lights for lunchtime. The lights turned red when the lunch chatter got too loud. Caroline didn't last too long. Finally, Paul and Deb were both on the Board of Education when John Walsh was hired - and he's still at the helm today. The school is thriving today - with large classes, and many of the same wonderful teachers that Amy and Stormy learned from.

It must have been during junior high and high school sports that Amy and the Storm-dog discovered their mutual like for each other. Between basketball, volleyball and track - Amy and Stormy spent a great deal of time together at practices. By Amy's senior year, they were best friends - lifeguarding together at the Creston City Pool, spending most waking moments together it seemed. They shared many thoughts and ideas with each other. Funny, sad and happy times.

All too soon, Stormy went off to college at UNI and Amy was left on her own for her senior year of high school. There were a lot of phone calls. That summer Stormy was back and they were lifeguards again. Then Amy was off to ISU, meeting new people and making friends, but like any good friend - when she talked to Storm, they could pick up right where they left off. For spring break, Amy and Stormy went to visit Dad and Kay in Florida. Stormy continued her schooling at Des Moines University - Physical Therapy School. The two girls got together periodically - always connecting immediately. Never that awkward "I don't know you anymore" stage.

Even though Amy has now lived in Colorado for three years, and she and Stormy haven't been together for long periods of time - their stuck. They've bonded forever just like my friend Robbie Dob and me. So no matter how much time has passes before they see each other again - they'll always be close friends.

Stormy was married yesterday to Kyle Wilson - a high school classmate of hers who she started dating a couple years ago. Amy was pleased to be in the wedding party, and we were happy to celebrate the blessed event with them. Stormy and Kyle bought a house in Creston so we'll be seeing them around. He works for the local newspaper and she works at the Osceola hospital. They'll be friends for Amy to visit when she's home. Did I mention Amy played the guitar at the reception? It was a hoot...

Just another milestone in my maturation process...watching kids grow up. Yesterday was a wonderful celebration!