That kind of story is surprisingly common at Imagine!. I know of several couples who met, and fell in love, while working here. I think one reason is because many of Imagine!’s Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work in challenging jobs where you rely heavily on fellow employees in order to achieve success in situations that can be very challenging. Under such circumstances, it is easy to get to deeply know and understand co-workers in ways that can otherwise take months and years to learn. And if what you learn fits what you are looking for in a life partner, then love can bloom!
Thanks for sharing, Christa!
Finding Love at Imagine!
by Christa Overlease
Christopher Overlease and Christa Odegard first met while he was helping to train her at Imagine!'s Twin Lakes PCA in October 2007. They knew they were meant to be together forever soon after they started dating. The pair bought a house and became engaged the following year. In September 2009, they became Mr. and Mrs. Overlease. After honeymooning in Greece, Turkey, and Germany, Chris began working as a Host Home Provider for Imagine!.
About a year later Chris and Christa welcomed a son, Brayen, on 10/10/10! They are currently expecting a daughter to be born on May 30, 2013, a day before Christa's birthday (5/31). Chris still enjoys his position as a Host Home Provider for Jenn and Tom. Jenn has lived with the couple since they were married and has experienced their joys of life with them for the past three years. Tom moved in a year and a half ago and is happy to call the Overlease residence his home. Christa is currently working at Imagine!’s Charles Family SmartHome as a Residential Counselor and recently received her teaching license in Special Education.
Are you interested in sharing your story for “50 Years, 50 Stories?” If so, contact Caroline Siegfried at caroline@imaginecolorado.org or 303-926-6405. We’d love to hear from you!
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