Sebastian & JanaeAges 37 & 37
- Married 14 years (in Stockholm, Sweden, April 2000) - Met in Cumbria County, England Sebastian’s Thoughts about Janae “I was drawn to Janae from the moment I met her. I thought she was beautiful (I love her hair) but I was also attracted to her confident but kind demeanor. I knew there was something different about her when later I caught myself thinking in my mind, 'Janae would be a perfect mother to my kids.' I’d never had a thought like that enter my mind before about anyone. She had so many of the attributes and traits that I wanted in a companion and that I wanted to see in myself. All of those thoughts have been confirmed and expanded during our 14 years of marriage. She is the hardest working and most disciplined person I know but still is able to have a happy and cheerful outlook on life. One silly little example from everyday life illustrates this. I love calling home because Janae will always answer the phone cheerfully--every single time. You got to love that.” |
Janae’s Thoughts about Sebastian
“I couldn't believe it when Sebastian first told me that he was interested--I liked him too and was shocked that we were mutually interested in each other! One of the first things I noticed about him was that he was so kind and genuine. There is nothing fake about his personality. He speaks to me respectfully. Sebastian’s really supportive of my goals and dreams and always makes me feel pretty, appreciated and loved. He's a big goofball--most of our dinner table conversations, family activities and "serious moments" end with silliness and laughter. We have pretty different hobbies and interests but we also have a lot of key things in common. Our top priority is family.”
“I couldn't believe it when Sebastian first told me that he was interested--I liked him too and was shocked that we were mutually interested in each other! One of the first things I noticed about him was that he was so kind and genuine. There is nothing fake about his personality. He speaks to me respectfully. Sebastian’s really supportive of my goals and dreams and always makes me feel pretty, appreciated and loved. He's a big goofball--most of our dinner table conversations, family activities and "serious moments" end with silliness and laughter. We have pretty different hobbies and interests but we also have a lot of key things in common. Our top priority is family.”
Our Love Story
We met while serving as missionaries in Barrow-in-Furness, a green and gorgeous village in Northern England. Janae was nearing the end of her missionary service and returning to her home and family in Utah. Sebastian had a few more months remaining before he returned to Sweden. We feel that we saw each other at our very best while serving as missionaries. We both loved our missions and loved the people we served. After returning we began writing letters and having long conversations on the phone. Eventually Sebastian visited Janae in the U.S. and Janae spent time with Seb and his family in Sweden. Talk about a long distance relationship! After all the travel expenses we decided that we’d spent so much money on each other that we had to get married. No, not really. We were in love. Still are.
We met while serving as missionaries in Barrow-in-Furness, a green and gorgeous village in Northern England. Janae was nearing the end of her missionary service and returning to her home and family in Utah. Sebastian had a few more months remaining before he returned to Sweden. We feel that we saw each other at our very best while serving as missionaries. We both loved our missions and loved the people we served. After returning we began writing letters and having long conversations on the phone. Eventually Sebastian visited Janae in the U.S. and Janae spent time with Seb and his family in Sweden. Talk about a long distance relationship! After all the travel expenses we decided that we’d spent so much money on each other that we had to get married. No, not really. We were in love. Still are.