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Terry & Rhonda's Story
It all started off business as usual…
Construction & Real Estate
Rhonda had recently been transferred from Vancouver to Edmonton for a new construction project and found the ideal neighbourhood that suited her requirements.
It just so happened that Terry recently placed an ad to rent out his new condo at Century Park, being the first and most beautiful candidate, Terry gladly signed the lease with her. Almost a year passed as Rhonda enjoyed her new home, while Terry maintained a strict Tenant-Landlord relationship (yes, he really did…sort of), until one day in June 2010, they went for dinner and something clicked. But Rhonda was leaving Edmonton and planned a 4 month vacation to Spain, Portugal, Toronto and ultimately moving back to Vancouver.
Listening to his heart and the spontaneity that only one’s gut can provide, Terry (then known as Mr. Unspontaneous) began his cross country pursuit of Rhonda.
The Chase
A plane flight was booked in a matter of minutes, over 1 weekend Terry visited Rhonda and her family in Kitchener/Waterloo, Rhonda visits Terry in Edmonton, Terry chases Rhonda back to Vancouver. After numerous conversations, a decision to seriously pursue the relationship was made; Rhonda turns down a dream job to work on a new building project at Children & Women's Hospital in Vancouver and moves back to Edmonton.
Back in Edmonton…for now
More than a year passes as Rhonda & Terry's relationship gorws in the welcoming Edmonton community. After several months of consideration, denial, rejection, and reconsideration, Rhonda & Terry came to realize that Vancouver was where they wished to grow their roots together. Thus leading to the new move…to Vancouver and an engagement.
Vancouver & Sooke
The phone call that lead to the move occurred in the Spring of 2012. As Terry spent time in Vancouver prospecting jobs and connections, he informed Rhonda that “jobs don’t fall out of the sky” and suggested they both reach out for opportunities. Ironically, jobs do fall out of the sky, at least for Rhonda. Not 12 hours passed did she receive an email that the Children & Women's Hospital in Vancouver was once again looking for a Project Manager! Within a few weeks the Vancouver-bound decision was cemented in place. Rhonda having grown a new network in Edmonton, in addition to Terry’s lifelong upbringing in the city, they uprooted themselves within a month to move by the end of April. In Terry’s case, the move happened with a ring in hiding.
Construction & Real Estate
Rhonda had recently been transferred from Vancouver to Edmonton for a new construction project and found the ideal neighbourhood that suited her requirements.
It just so happened that Terry recently placed an ad to rent out his new condo at Century Park, being the first and most beautiful candidate, Terry gladly signed the lease with her. Almost a year passed as Rhonda enjoyed her new home, while Terry maintained a strict Tenant-Landlord relationship (yes, he really did…sort of), until one day in June 2010, they went for dinner and something clicked. But Rhonda was leaving Edmonton and planned a 4 month vacation to Spain, Portugal, Toronto and ultimately moving back to Vancouver.
Listening to his heart and the spontaneity that only one’s gut can provide, Terry (then known as Mr. Unspontaneous) began his cross country pursuit of Rhonda.
The Chase
A plane flight was booked in a matter of minutes, over 1 weekend Terry visited Rhonda and her family in Kitchener/Waterloo, Rhonda visits Terry in Edmonton, Terry chases Rhonda back to Vancouver. After numerous conversations, a decision to seriously pursue the relationship was made; Rhonda turns down a dream job to work on a new building project at Children & Women's Hospital in Vancouver and moves back to Edmonton.
Back in Edmonton…for now
More than a year passes as Rhonda & Terry's relationship gorws in the welcoming Edmonton community. After several months of consideration, denial, rejection, and reconsideration, Rhonda & Terry came to realize that Vancouver was where they wished to grow their roots together. Thus leading to the new move…to Vancouver and an engagement.
Vancouver & Sooke
The phone call that lead to the move occurred in the Spring of 2012. As Terry spent time in Vancouver prospecting jobs and connections, he informed Rhonda that “jobs don’t fall out of the sky” and suggested they both reach out for opportunities. Ironically, jobs do fall out of the sky, at least for Rhonda. Not 12 hours passed did she receive an email that the Children & Women's Hospital in Vancouver was once again looking for a Project Manager! Within a few weeks the Vancouver-bound decision was cemented in place. Rhonda having grown a new network in Edmonton, in addition to Terry’s lifelong upbringing in the city, they uprooted themselves within a month to move by the end of April. In Terry’s case, the move happened with a ring in hiding.
Two months later, during a trip to Sooke on Vancouver Island for their 2nd anniversary, Terry proposes to Rhonda at Ella Beach.
And the rest is history! |