Crashiversary

A year ago yesterday (January 22, 2013),  I was in a car accident that changed my life. It was an accident my roommate and I really shouldn't have walked out of.  But somehow we did, with minimal injuries and a totaled car. This was nothing short of a miracle.  It was a shattering experience, you never realize what is exactly going on, you just feel the collision motion and then go spinning off into nothingness, too shocked to comprehend the gravity of what happened or would happen next.  It taught me that life is fragile, and yet that my work here isn't done yet.  I thought of all the hundreds of t bone accidents like ours that were fatal.  I wondered to myself why out of all the other accidents did we survive, the odds were incredulous, and yet we were still here. Our families rushed to the ER to make sure we were all right, it was one of those moments that shows to us what matters the most, and how we are prioritizing to put what matters first. It was that moment that I knew I would marry Nick, as he was sitting next to my Dad in the ER, before he assisted my Dad in giving me a priesthood blessing. He even kind of brought it up to my dad as we were in the ER, not so sure that was the best timing to announce to the father of the girl laying in the ER that you're considering marrying his daughter. It was fun/ awkward for me to watch this scene go down, but touching at the same
time, but I knew I wanted to marry him too (this wasn't his official proposal, or his official asking my dad's permission so you know), however, it was an important moment for us as a couple. I'm so grateful for that moment of clarity of why I was still here why I survived that crash and my eternal purpose in being a future wife and mother, as well as a sister and daughter.  Those crucial relationships are all that truly matter in the end! I knew what I would focus on the rest of my time here LOVE, I would focus on loving and supporting them first, living and prioritizing as if I were going to get in that awful crash again the next day. Each of us have been given this wonderful chance at life and love! I hope we all use it to make the world a better place for our loved ones. I know that's what I'm going to do. Have you ever had a crash in your life, that helped you realize what was important to you (figuratively or literally).

 

Live every day prioritizing what means most!!
With love Reb&Nick

The Musician Husband

For those of you who do not know my husband Nickolas Whitesides is an unbelievable musician.  Not only does he play guitar, drums, uke, piano and bass he also writes his own music and music for other artists he also sings. His voice has a similar vibe to Ryan Tedder from One Republic, and Chris Carabba from Dashboard Confessionals Here is his profile on Reverb Nation where you can find some of his songs for free download and become a fan.http://www.reverbnation.com/nickwhitesides

Currently he is in a band called Double or Nothing where he is the lead vocalist and guitar. There new CD should be coming out soon. Their new single JULIET is available on Itunes, as is their older CD titled Silhouettes Fade. You can also find their music on Spotify under Double or Nothing. 

Here is their youtube video for Juliet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piVGCa7JM4M

and there video for NEXT TO ME  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U1UJFpOQ1U and there Reverb Nation Profile http://www.reverbnation.com/doubleornothingmusic

Another he has written for include the lovely Abby Smith from http://www.twistmepretty.com/ you can check out her music http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/315780931/inspirational-album-believer and order her amazing LDS inspirational Music CD entitled BELIEVER that my husband helped to co write. She has an incredible spirit and voice, as well is an amazing fashion blogger with  great hair tutorials. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa7Bg4OsG-s

Another Artist Nick has written for is Sydney Tycksen. Her single TRUTH IS, you can view right above this sentence.

  

Nick can write custom songs for every occassion so. If you would like your own wedding song, or a song for a dying loved one, or a song for fun.  Or if you are looking into recording your own CD with your own unique songs look into having a consultation with my husband! You can contact him through me or through the contact information on his Reverb Nation page http://www.reverbnation.com/nickwhitesides. If you have any questions or need an event performer or a custom song, or just want to know about Nick's music. Email me at rDancer11@gmail.com or Nick at nikotitopalis95@yahoo.com. Listen and be a fan, I know I sure am :D

With Love, Reb&Nick