It all started at a bible study hosted by my brother, Suthin, at my house (January 2011). My brother invited Robin’s sister, Reny, since they had known each other for years and she extended the invite to Robin. During that meeting, we were asked to exchange numbers so that we could get to know each other and be each other’s accountability partners and the rest was history! I still remember the first text that Robin sent me. It went something like “Whattup, homie, homeslice, homeskillet biscuit?!” (so romantic, I know!) That first text turned into texting throughout the week, hour long phone calls and eventually videochatting while we studied together. From the very beginning, he made me feel so at ease-like I could truly be myself. Our relationship went from friends to “friendly” ;) so seamlessly that neither of us really remember how it happened. What drew me towards Robin was his faith, extensive knowledge of the Word, heart of worship, intelligence, humility and selflessness. Witnessing his love for people is always so beautiful-the way he goes out of his way for others not expecting anything in return despite being sleep-deprived and insanely busy (seriously, he’s superman). He accepted me with all of my imperfections and somehow found beauty in my brokenness. He has faithfully stood by me through some of the most difficult seasons and storms (literal and figurative) of my life-all the while being a steady rock for me to lean on, keeping my eyes fixed on Jesus and loving on me unconditionally. Robin is my answered prayer, my best friend, my forever study buddy and the man I am beyond excited to soon call my husband and my partner for life. I cannot wait to fulfill our vision of bringing others to Jesus and manifesting the message of the Gospel through our marriage. Love you forever and always, my homie, homeslice, homeskillet biscuit! :)

I was a different man before I met Sarah- I never thought this heart would soften and an inexplicable joy enter it until she came into my life. It was obvious from the first time we met that Sarah was different from other people. She has a smile that lights up a room, her eyes glow with a glint of light that reflects the depth of love and compassion welling up from her heart. She possesses such great faith in God that permeates in everything she does. She loves on people with intensity- always putting others’ needs before her own. She never ceases to pray for others, and that gift, along with many others, grew throughout our relationship and still leaves me in awe as to how well she stewards her gifts. Our relationship withstood the test of time. There were pivotal moments that defined the momentum of our love, and others that displayed a complacency we had succumbed to due to familiarity. On countless occasions, I’d ask God why were we given the burden of waiting this long to finally be together. It was only with the patience of enduring these years and witnessing the layers of our relationships unfolding that I understood the time and preparation needed for marriage. Sarah has been my best friend, my confidant, my other half. She walked beside me during my life-changing moments, whether it be through family sicknesses, in maturation, in pursuit of God and struggles in the midst it. She never ceased to love me at my worst, when I was the shell of a man and felt like absolutely nothing. She makes me complete, and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with her, loving her as Christ loves the Church, and walking together as a couple with Christ as the head. We have been preparing for this moment for so long and ask those who are reading our story to pray with us, as the journey of marriage isn’t one to take lightly. We are incredibly grateful for the love and support from you all throughout the years. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!