Becky Jo & Michael
This Is Us
Becky Jo Clarke
Bride
Growing up she was always considered a tomboy, but at the same time, loved to get dressed up in fancy dresses and have her hair curled. She loved playing with green Army men, watching WWF and spending her weekends at the dirt track. Don't let that fool you, if there was a beauty pageant on, she was glued to the tv with her own score card. She always wanted to be a news broadcaster. She was accepted into the journalism program at Marshall University and started her journey. It wasn't until she got to experience the birth of her niece that she started to question her dreams of being on tv. In 2001 she switched her major and was accepted into the nursing program at Hocking College. God sure knew what he was doing... 13 years later she met her future husband due to this career change.
Michael Thomas Martin
Groom
Need for speed describes Michael to a tee. Speaking of tee, you can often find him on the green. Whether it's a warm summer day or a cold winter morning, he has a passion for golf. So where does the need for speed come from? At the age of nine his love for racing began. Every weekend you could find him on his dirt bike at a motocross track racing, usually with his brother right beside him. In 2004, we almost lost him. He got into a fight with his bike...thankfully, Michael won! God wasn’t finished with him here on earth. He knows what the power of prayer can do and makes sure to thank God each day for this life he is living. He never takes a day for granted and always puts others before himself without hesitation. He puts the true meaning in, "live each day to the fullest."
Ethan Michael Lee Clarke
son
"Take Lots of Pictures, You Will Only Regret The Ones You Don't Take"- Safe Haven Photography is one of Ethan's passions. Be sure to follow his photography page on Instagram, @a_walk_in_the_clarke He also has a love for writing. When he was in third grade he wrote his first book and he was featured on the front page of the local paper. Since then, he has written many stories...mysteries are one of his favorites. For fun he enjoys writing murder mysteries and even Survivor games. He's currently in 8th grade and continues to amaze us each day with his love for school and drive to succeed. What kid do you know that wants to be the first student there and the last student to leave?? This one right here. Keep your eye on Ethan, he's going to be doing great things in the future.
Preston Tommy Clarke
Son
Preston has a passion for sports. Patriots, Buckeyes, Celtics, Red Sox & Duke are his favorites. When he's not cheering on his favorite team, you can find him making memories with his family and friends. If you make an impression in his life, he will forever hold you close to his heart. Preston loves God and loves sharing his faith with others. If you are ever in need of prayer, Preston has you covered. He has spent the last 4 years playing on a travel baseball team. This past December he told us he was ready to hang up his bat bag and try something different. He is now playing basketball and is doing a strengthening program to prepare him for football in the Fall. This boy lives & breathes anything and everything football. He is going to be the next Bill Belichick. (wait and see)