We actually met nearly 20 years ago when we were both kids. I (Alyssa) went to Mexico on my first mission trip, and I totally fell in love with the country and the people; it wasn't until much later that I totally fell in love with David ;). I went back to Mexico on mission trips every few years throughout middle school and high school. David was always around at the church, and I thought he was a ton of fun and so funny. In 2017 I went to Mexico for six months, doing ministry at the church where David and I met. The majority of this time, David wasn't even there. He had moved on and was working in another city. He came back for a conference, and this time when we reconnected, there was something different. A few weeks later, he moved back to Petatlan (the town I was living in). Unfortunately we only had a few weeks together before I had to go back to the US, but it was just enough time to decide we wanted to start dating. Through ups and downs and long-distance, God has been so faithful to us. We can both say that it's only through Him that we are here today, and we are so thankful. We are thankful for His presence in our lives and the way He brought us together all those years ago and then again as adults. We are thankful for all of you, our friends and family, for supporting us through this wild ride. And we are so thankful that David finally got his visa and we get to get married and spend the rest of our lives together! We are so excited to celebrate with all of you!