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The Landen family, with Larry, Damiana, Joshua and Lily.

Larry and Damiana First Anniversary Picture

Who are we? How did we meet? Was Larry nervous when he proposed to Damiana? Do we teach our children both languages? These are great questions with fantastic stories behind them. Perhaps the greatest of them all was how we fell in love, and even more so how the hand of God brought us together and also helped us hurdle each wedding and immigration obstacle we faced. You should know the many challenges, and you might be amazed at how each was countered by real miracles. If you are going to get to know us you should know these stories.


Picture of Joshua and Lily

Our two children and greatest joys are Joshua and Lily. They are so much fun, and so loving. Joshua was in the biggest hurry to come out (he came in May 2006, 5½ weeks early but you can't tell by looking). He decided to tell us "it [was] time" just after I woke up but also before I left for work. Damiana didn't tell me anything (she thought she wet herself) and I was getting dressed and ready to go but I had a clear, distinct thought in my head that Damiana was going to tell me her water broke. No sooner had the thought come did I hear her voice, "Larry...". Needless to say I did not go to work that day. After 19 hours of labor, including two hours of pushing (and watching Damiana's funny expressions and head almost explode) our first best friend was born. He was a "premie" and we couldn't hold him, but we loved him. In his baby blessing God told him that he was not alone during those hours, because angels were with him! In January 2008 Lily came two weeks early to be our other best friend. She was so strong, and so healthy it was amazing!"


This website is not yet done (so please have patience and allow time) but there is still a lot to see and enjoy.