In 1979, a BRAWNY baby boy was born into the middle of the metropolis of Phoenix, AZ. Often referred to as SKIPPY, he grew up number 4 of 5 kids. He was full of energy, constantly BOUNCEing a ball, running, and practicing his moves of many different sports. Miles away in the year of 1986 a sweet baby girl was born into an eastern Ohio town. Her older brother didn't share many of her interests so she grew up following her sweet mother around.
Being 7 years apart in age, Titus was finished with college and going to seminary before Alyssa had even gone to her high school prom!
Long at last, Alyssa finished at Cedarville, moved back home and began going to church with her parents. As pastor of this church, Titus eyed every person that walked through the doors. A beauty he saw, but where did she come from? He just had to find out who this young maiden was.
After making a few inquiries, her dad, who thought Titus would make a great son-in-law, reported to him that his daughter was no longer attached to anyone. So Titus, as CAREFREE as can be, went out on a lomb, a pretty safe limb. he decided the best way to win her heart would not be to DIAL the phone, but Facebook would indeed be the way. Not quite convinced, Alyssa was a little leery of becoming friends with her parents' pastor who used Facebook to ask girls out!
After some persistence and a week of church camp, Alyssa gave in and they went out on a DATE. Long conversations followed and the spark began to grow. One day Titus GLADly announced to her that thye were going to be married. Alyssa wasn't so SURE so he said, "I'll give you one good reason." She replied, "I don't need one, but 500 might do!"
So, in a JIFFY, Titus went to work. When it came to convincing his true love, 500 reasons would only begin to scratch the surface! Over a few months he started giving her the reasons 20 or 30 at a time. It finally began to DAWN on Alyssa that maybe, just maybe, Titus could be the one. The TIDE began to change and before too long they were both looking for A HUNDRED GRAND ways to be at each other's side. Titus didn't mind the many miles he drove to and from Ohio to PAMPER his love with goodnight KISSES and oh so many goodnight HUGS.
One special evening in the month of July, Titus led Alyssa through an enchanted evening. They dined at the fanciest of restaurants, took a last-MINUTE boat ride down the Allegheny, and then strolled along the river hand in hand. Titus gave to her the last of the 500 reasons, got down on one knee and of course she did exclaim, "I do, I do!" The SPARKLEing diamond was placed on her finger that night.
Since then it's been plans about this, decisions about that, and a growing love that, Lord willing, will last through the years.
In August they'll be married; they'll PLEDGE their love and offer the vows that will bind them as husband and wife. We join them to celebrate and wish them the best in their LIFE together. And all of us here say with a SHOUT, "Mr. and Mrs. MARTIN, we love you and may God bless you!"
And the wedding day was truly a great day!
Titus and Alyssa at the rehearsal dinner
Jenna, Emily, Kaelyn, and Alison were the flower girls. As soon as those dresses were put on, they danced around the rest of the day!!
A few of the cousins...Grant, Lincoln, and Will
Being announced as Mr. and Mrs. Martin
Their first danceAside from the wedding we had a great weekend seeing friends and relatives that we don't get to see too often!
Here are some of the professional pictures...just beautiful!
The reception hall
1 comment:
Loved your little story, Tesha! :) What a cute idea. We had a wonderful time at the wedding. What a blessing to you see your brother & Alyssa start their lives together. :)
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