We originally met when I was still in high school and David was enlisted in the Air Force. David's sister, Jan, attended my church and brought David while he was home on leave to meet a "girl at church". I remember him walking into the sanctuary and never thought he would talk to me, but he did, and even asked for my phone number. We spent the next four years together, especially during David's leaves. In between, we would write many letters back and forth and make Sunday afternoon phone calls to catch up. David would vacation in the summertime with my family at Emerald Isle, NC, and that is where is chose to propose on October 19, 2024. After high school graduation and David's discharge from the Air Force, we went our separate ways but reconnected 31 years later thanks to social media. David moved from Florida to North Carolina three years ago, and we're grateful for the chance to be together again. We wish more of our family could be here to celebrate with us. Our wedding will take place on the grassy lakefront area beside Waterfront Hall at Jetton Park, with a reception to follow in the hall. We cannot wait to celebrate our love with each of you!