Bride

Being 28 years old, I had waited a long time to find the man I wanted to spend forever with. However, I am, without a doubt, living proof of the words at Psalm 37:4: "Take Exquisite delight in Jehovah and he will give you the requests of your heart."

I have always wanted to be with someone who enjoys the same things I like . . .music, theater, travel, and the outdoors. Charlie loves so many of those things and I have come to truly appreciate how we share the same outlook on life. Charlie is such a special person. He is my best friend, my support, and the most wonderful man I know.

As for my family, I have two surviving grandparents, Charles and Edna; my parents, Boyd and Linda; 2 sisters, Barbara and Shannon, along with their husbands; and the cutest nephew, Evan. Born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania, I have come to be a very outgoing person which has helped me to adapt to change. This I appreciate because Charlie and I have decided to live in his house in the St. Louis Area. Even though I will miss my family and friends very much, I look forward to a new life with Charlie and making many new friends there.

I have spent the last nine years working in a Bank. Once in St. Louis, I will quite likely look for a part-time job in the finance field, while spending as much time as I can in the ministry work as well. Charlie and I hope one day to be able to be in some form of the full-time ministry together. Since we both also love children, we are keeping that option open as well.

Being married to Charlie is my dream come true more than all else, I simply look forward to an eternity of happiness together, serving the great God who brought us together.

Groom

Life presents many twists and turns along its path, some you never expect. Being 27 years old and looking back on the past nine years since high school, that is so true. You look for so many years for your perfect complement, your soul mate, and after a time you wonder if you will have to compromise. All of your friends get married, start their lives and you still wonder if there is someone for you. I am so thankful Megan came along at just the right time in my life. For the first time in my life, life does not seem so lonely anymore. You have the one person you can turn to for anything and everything. The one person you can share everything with and know that she is there to always be your friend and true companion. You don't meet someone everyday that shares your same likes and dislikes, your same goals in life.

I was born in Illinois and raised here in a small town community of Missouri. Sadly, all of my grandparents have been taken by death. I have two wonderfully supportive parents, Charles and Nora; one brother, Joel; two sisters, Helen and Rosalie; two wonderful nieces, Amanda and Catie; and I'm soon to be a great uncle. How scary! I have lived in Missouri all of my life. I've enjoyed the privilege of living in both the country and the city and experiencing the best of both worlds. I moved out of home when I was 18 to the big scary city. I pursued a career in computer electronics and networking. After successfully finishing college, I worked for a short time as a Teacher's Assistant before I got my current job at Washington University as a computer support specialist.

I still live in the St. Louis area enjoying the city life. I have always been drawn by culture and fine arts. I also love to travel. I have been to almost all of the fifty states, Canada, and Mexico. I look forward to experiencing even more once Megan joins me here when we can experience these things together.

I look forward to so many goals and dreams coming true as we share the rest of our lives together. We have both been blessed so much by Jehovah. I pray for his continued blessings as we go forward in life together.