I quit my job with Proliance last January after much deliberating and support from Chuck. Chuck was at the time working for TMX, division of ThyssenKrupp, in aerospace. A few months later he had the opportunity to get back on with Genie and he grabbed it. He has had the opportunity to travel a lot to Moses Lake (eastern Washington), and most recently, Oklahoma City. He is doing well at work and has had some great opportunities to advance his career.
Chuck sold the motorcyle that we bought right after we got married, the honda ST1300, as he finally got his hands on the bike he had back in college. A honda blackbird 1100XX. After that sale and purchase we were excited to get the riding season started and do some weekend trips!
We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary in June this year a day early, as I had an opportunity to participate in an all-ladies track day put on by Too Fast Racing School and Ducati of Bellevue. What an incredible experience, and I am now even in their promo video!! Unfortunately, less than two weeks later I was in a motorcycle accident that totaled my bike, shattered my tibia and fibula (lower leg), and fractured my pelvis- all while only going about 30 mph (as compared to 117 on the track!). Praise God for insurance, doctors, family and friends. We had so much help and support that we were truly overwhelmed. My mom came up and stayed with us for 6 weeks to take care of me so Chuck could get back to work.
During my recovery, we had the opportunity to make a short trip out to Whidbey Island for a family reunion for my dad's side of the family over the 4th of July. We had beautiful weather and fantastic fireworks! We also had visits from Chuck's dad and sister, plus some wonderful friends from Minnesota.
Fall began with me in a boot and physical therapy, and Chuck having fun with his photography, fun photo shoots and the fall colors! I spent a week in Oregon with my brother- and sister-in-law and adorable nephew while Chuck was in Oklahoma, and in November we were able to host my parents and Chuck's dad for Thanksgiving.
December brought Chuck more travel, celebrating our nephew's first birthday, and ended with a fantastic week spent with my family for Christmas- for the first time in 7 years!! We enjoyed that California sunshine and seeing friends and family. While my parents have reminded us that we are young and "paying our dues," we hope that we won't have to wait so long to get back home to visit.
We are rounding out the year by me getting some screws taken out of my leg, and ringing in the New Year from the comfort of our living room. We look forward to 2014 and what it brings (hopefully no more hospital visits!!). May God bless you all this coming year as He has blessed us.
Chuck and Corey
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