This is the Forrest Daniel Roberts that I fell in love with 4 years ago. Forrest likes this picture because his neck looks really thick (apparently guys aim for this physical trait?) and I must admit, he is a very very attractive man inside and out. I met Forrest his first year at BYU because he lived in my apartment complex and he was in my ward at church. That September, everyone thought that he was at least 21 years old, when in fact, he had not even reached the ripe old, mission-serving age of 19 yet. Admittedly, he looked older and acted older than he was (perhaps thanks to the examples of his three older brothers?) and I think he enjoyed when people (especially ladies) mistook him for a missionary returned.
I took my first look at Forrest on the first Sunday of the school year during church. He was sitting next to fellow Wyomingian and current roommate, Jory Woodis, and I admit, my first reaction was similar to that of our peers: 1. I thought he was a handsome man 2. He looked like an RM
Soon after that church meeting, I pointed him out to a friend and asked who he was. From that conversation I learned his age, and well, that put an end to any thoughts of dating Forrest Roberts....that is, for about 4 months. That was my initial response to Forrest.
Ironically, I spent quite a bit of time with Forrest during the semester, but it was always at the invitation of one of his roommates. The second time I spent a prolonged period of time with Forrest was when Jory asked if I wanted to go see Spiderman at the dollar theater and Forrest tagged along (or maybe I was tagging along...I am still not sure). At this point in time, half of Forrest's face was frozen and he couldn't move his left eye or left side of his mouth. (see picture below) Jory kept making mean jokes about his handicapped face, so I thought that Forrest's condition was permanent and that his face was just stuck that way. Anything that ends in "palsy" sounds permanent to me. This was my second impression of Forrest.
I saw him and spent time with him sporadically through the rest of the semester. His brothers Ben and Logan came down to Provo and I went to Divine Comedy with Jory and all of them and Ben put his hand on my leg thinking it was Forrest's. Who would have thought that Ben and Logan were going to be my brothers?! Then, Christmas came and went.....before long..January came. And then Forrest showed up at my apartment and asked me if I wanted to go ice skating in 5 minutes. Apparently, his roommates had planned a group date and he wanted me to go last minute. I actually had friends at my apartment that I had invited over for the evening, but I said yes to Forrest, put on my coat and gloves and went ice skating. That is pretty much how I have felt about Forrest ever since (although, hopefully I would never be so rude as to just leave a roomful of friends again.)
It seems that I found everything I could have ever wanted in Forrest and I am so lucky to have him and his wonderful family. He lets me sleep extra in the morning and he makes me breakfast before work and he packs my lunch every day. He gets up at 6 a.m. to read his scriptures and he studies for hours every night so that he will excel in school. He reads in his spare time because he likes learning. He is dedicated and works at and fulfills everything he commits to. He knows and loves the gospel. He loves everything related to football and he can put up a pretty good fight in just about every sport (except maybe baseball and hockey?) He is witty (smart-funny) and he laughs at my unwitty jokes. He has an uncanny ability to counsel and advise and comfort (a trait inherited from his father, no doubt) and he is a better friend than any a girl could ask for.
My sister Laurel thinks I'm ridiculous but every time she and I would watch a movie together, I would think that the guy in the movie had the same facial expressions or looked or acted exactly like Forrest. Here are some examples:
Why the tribute? Because its his 23rd Birthday on Saturday! Happy Birthday Forrest Roberts! I love you.
12 comments:
Fory! My first and tied-for-favorite brother-in-law!! I'm so happy you've reached the very ripe old age of 23. Of course, as we all know, girls mature faster, so I feel no qualms in giving you some wise wisdom and advice: 1- your man-metabolism is going to plummet at 25 or so, so you only have two more years of eating whatever you want. Just so you know:) 2- Be nice to certain fellow employees at work... 3- This one I doubt you will take: skim read. You study SO much that it's incredible!!
The end. Thanks for being a most wonderful friend the past year (and brother the past 10 months.) I'm so glad Elin chose you!
Oh and bytheway? I do agree with her on the Paul Rudd thing... not necessarily all the others, but Forrest, you do look a little like Paul.
It's about time you updated your blog (now that you've entered the blogging world, you'll get that a lot). Cute post. Cute husband. :) See you tonight!
Great post, I couldn't agree more :). A very handsome man. To clarify one thing, however, the Bell's palsy froze the right side of my face, which is why in the picture my right eye won't close when my left one is...minor details though.
great post. I agree with Rach... keep posting! Happy Birthday F-Dizzle. Today in church I was reminded of your sister when an elderly man said, "Get up off your laurels and get prepared!"
We hope to see you guys soon. Thanksgiving, right? Anyways, I hope you are both doing well...
see ya
Ry
I've long maintained that Forrest is is awesome, but to read this post it seems I may have underestimated the guy!
Anyway, a happy birthday to you. Keep up the pancake cooking (or similar such things) and you'll never go wrong.
Happy birthday Forrest! It was nice to learn a little more about your dating story. I chided Logan about how Forrest makes breakfast-man, if I could just get him to do that for me...
happy (late) birthday, forrest! so just the other day, i was reminiscing about my days at riviera, and i was reminded of this one time that these two guys came over to our apartment and invited elin and me to go to an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet. at first we were pleasantly surprised and thought "oh, what nice boys!" and then they realized they just really, really wanted pizza and didn't have a car. and i did.
but we still went, and i'm glad we did. it was fun, we got some free pizza, and then later elin got to marry one of the boys. so i think it worked out pretty dang well.
sorry for rambling, but know that i ramble out of love (also, i'm pregnant, so that makes me crazy. can't help that one:)
Are there any pictures of you more afflicted with bells palsy? I would like to see them, if you did. But HAPPY BIRTHDAY! What an awesome tribute!
ELIN! I found you from Andrea's blog!! How are ya'll doing?!?!?!
You are too cute!!! We are in the Austin area going to school. We will be in Dallas for Christmas but only for like 4 days...hehe...we like our own bed! LOL If we have time i will call you!! I would love to get together!!!! Are ya'll still in Utah?!?
Wow Wow Wow. I feel like I'm ready a fairy tale. Is Mr. Tree really 4 real??? You guys are the cutest!!! I'm so proud, your blog is awesome!! Say hello to Mr. Tree :)
Much Much Much Love,
Your Puerto Rican Sista :)
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