The day I married my best friend!

Two years ago today I walked down this long aisle. This is the same aisle I walked down when I asked the Lord to come into my life as an 8  year old little girl. The same aisle I walked when I felt a calling to the ministry when I was in seventh grade. The same aisle I walked to have people pray over me for mission trips, VBS adventures, and endless church plays. I know the church is the people, but this church holds a special place in my heart because of the many memories this aisle holds.

I met the man of my dreams my freshman year at college. We had been at school for maybe 24 hours when I saw him. We had a brief conversation and when I walked away with one of my best friends arm in arm.. she said "you like him" (and I did) I can't really explain it, was not love at first sight.. but he was quite intriguing with his trumpet in one hand, Liberty t-shirt, and sweet smile. (Get ready for picture overload)

June 16, 2010 is a special day in our lives. Jeff proposed over a waterfall while we were doing one of our weekly bible studies. Later he had a scavenger hunt planned for me at Liberty University where we spent most of our days together. It was so special.

Then one of the best days of my life. May 21, 2011. My mom and I prepared for this day for what seems like forever. She did so much to make my day extra special! Here are some of my favorites.

These girls are so so so precious and mean so much to me. I really would not be who I am today without the influence of these lovely ladies, and their parents. I am so thankful that I had the amazing opportunity to learn from them and love them. God is so good.

 My best friends. Some of these girls I have known since I was two. Most of them I have known since sixth grade. All of them have done some sort of bible study with me. I am 100 percent sure that doing a bible study with friends draws you so much closer. I Thank the Lord daily for these lovely ladies and I can't imagine life without their friendship!

 My man is simply the best. He loves me despite my flaws. He cares for me when I am sick, helps me when I am confused, teaches me when I am reading my bible,  and encourages me when I have had a bad day. I love him more and more each day and I am looking forward to many more years to come!

Here are a few snapshots from our one year anniversary. God has been so very good to me. I am SO glad I followed His plan for my life instead of my own. Proverbs 16:9

Happy TWO year anniversary Jeffrey! I am so thankful to be your wife, and soon the mother of our child. What GREAT things happen when you follow God's plans and not your own.