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“The Lord has done great things, and we are filled with joy!” Psalm 126:3

 

The time leading up to our wedding has not and will not only be 8 months-we believe that the Lord began preparing us to become who we are individually and who we are as a couple 25 and 23 years ago.&nbsp; It would be impossible to write an account for our entire lives, so we will share a little bit about who we are individually and who we are as future husband and wife.

 

Patrick was born on January 16, 1993 to Kevin and May Adams.&nbsp; He grew up in a loving Christian home along with three sisters, Kelsey, Anna, and Haley.&nbsp; They lived in Littleton, North Carolina, at Camp Willow Run-a youth Christian camp on Lake Gaston where both of his parents are full time staff. Outnumbered by so many women, Patrick enjoyed spending time outside and working around camp with his dad.&nbsp; Riding bikes, building forts, fishing, hunting, baseball and basketball were some of his favorite pastimes. His family attended Lake Gaston Baptist Church where he was involved in Awana and youth group and grew in his walk with the Lord.&nbsp; Patrick was home-schooled his entire school career and attended Nash Community College after graduating.&nbsp; Three years ago, Patrick enrolled in Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) and is now a Deputy Sheriff in Warren County, North Carolina.&nbsp; He still enjoys all things outdoors, with a special love for hunting, fishing, and playing with Rhett, his black lab.

 

Ava-Taylor was born on January 3, 1995 to Glenn and Angie Mumford.&nbsp; She grew up in a loving Christian home along with her brother Coleman and sister, Hannah.&nbsp; They lived in Benson, North Carolina until she was 10, and then moved to Garner, North Carolina.&nbsp; Ava-Taylor enjoyed swimming on a year-round league, piano, art, reading, and playing outside.&nbsp; Her family attended First Baptist Church of Garner where she was involved in her youth group and grew in her walk with the Lord. Some of her favorite memories are from spending 11 summer weeks at Camp Willow Run.&nbsp; Ava-Taylor was also home schooled for a number of years before attending and graduating from Garner Magnet High School. After graduating, she attended Meredith College where she studied Food and Nutrition and&nbsp;graduated in 2017.&nbsp; Through careful prayer and thought, Ava-Taylor felt called to pursue a career in Real Estate Appraisal with her Pop Pop’s business, and is currently an appraiser at Amazing Grace Appraisals, LLC, in Jackson, North Carolina.&nbsp; She enjoys hiking, art, and playing with Rhett, her black lab.

 

The first time Patrick and Ava-Taylor met was in May, 2015 in the dining hall at Camp Willow Run.&nbsp; Ava-Taylor was working her first summer on staff at CWR for Patrick’s mom, May.&nbsp; When Mrs. May questioned Ava-Taylor of her relationship status and the response was “I’m single and intend to stay that way for a while”, she responded, “you should meet my son, Patrick!”.&nbsp; The next day, Patrick and Ava-Taylor were introduced by a mutual friend, and the rest is history.

 

On February 16, 2018, Patrick, Ava-Taylor, her Aunt Layne and her Uncle Chris went hiking at Craggy Pinnacle in Asheville, North Carolina.&nbsp; At the top of the mountain, Patrick asked Aunt Layne to take a picture of he and Ava-Taylor.&nbsp; As she snapped some pictures, he got down on one knee and asked Ava-Taylor to spend the rest of her life with him.&nbsp; Of course, she said a long-awaited “YES!”.

 

Over the past three years, we&nbsp;have experienced many highs and many lows, as can be expected in any relationship.&nbsp; The first two years of our&nbsp;relationship was spent long-distance while Patrick was working and living in Warren County and Ava-Taylor was finishing at Meredith College in Raleigh.&nbsp; Although the distance was hard to get used to, we&nbsp;both agree that it made the time spent together more special and instilled in us&nbsp;a stronger sense of patience as well as strengthen our&nbsp;prayer life.&nbsp; Now, we&nbsp;live only 45 minutes apart since Ava-Taylor moved to Jackson, North Carolina to work, and we&nbsp;have more opportunities to be together.&nbsp; We&nbsp;are both anxiously awaiting October 13, 2018 when the distance will be finally eliminated!

 

We truly believe that the fact we are at this point in our lives is because of the Sovereign hand of Jesus, not only in the past three years, but since the day we were both created.&nbsp; We are so excited to share this season of our lives with each other and our friends and family as we continue to seek the Lord’s will for our two lives becoming one!&nbsp; We ask for your prayers leading up to and following that day.

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My dad is my role model.&nbsp; I pray I can be half the husband and father that he is someday.&nbsp;

Kevin Adams

Hannah is my fun-loving, hilarious, driven little sister and best friend.&nbsp; She is stronger than anyone I know, and I can't think of anyone I would rather have by my side on our big day as my Maid of Honor!

Hannah Mumford

Gabbi is my big cousin and one of my life-long role models. I look up to her as a person, a Godly wife, and mother to her 1 year old, Lyla Rose!

Gabbi Collins

Best friends&nbsp;since we were 3, Zach and I have been through it all together. I've enjoyed getting my hands dirty with Zach on countless occasions and look up to him in many ways.

Zach Antill

Older brother to Zach, Josiah used to rough-house with Zach and I as kids (and maybe as&nbsp;adults).&nbsp; Josiah is a Godly husband and father, and I'm proud to have him as a friend.

Josiah Antill

Margaret is truly my soul sister! We met in 2015 working at Camp Willow Run, and have been fast friends ever since.&nbsp;No one makes me laugh like she does.&nbsp; I'm so blessed to have a friend who understands me like she does!

Margaret Martin

Victoria is my little cousin, and some say my look-alike.&nbsp; Her smile is contagious, and she's so much fun to be around!

Victoria Mumford

Johnmichael is my brother-in-law, and an awesome husband to my sister Kelsey and their two boys, Jonah and Micah (ring bearers).&nbsp;

Johnmichael Atkinson

Tim is my brother-in-law, and a great husband to my sister Anna and their daughter Avery (flower girl).

Tim Earle

Jessica and I met freshman year at Meredith College and were roommates for 3 years.&nbsp; Her sweet spirit and kindheartedness are unmatched!

Jessica Alston

Jena and I met the summer after junior year at Meredith College, and lived in the same apartment our senior year.&nbsp; She is always there to make her friends smile and feel extra loved!

Jena Petway

Future&nbsp;brother-in-law, hunting buddy, and friend.&nbsp; I'm glad I'm officially gaining you as a brother, man.&nbsp;

Coleman Mumford 

Berkley may only be 8, but she has a BIG place in my heart! I have known and babysat Berkley for five years, and am always in awe of her maturity, talent, beauty and brains! I'm so proud to have her as my Jr. Bridesmaid!

Berkley Carroll

My first nephew is 3 and full of energy.&nbsp; Jonah is rambunctious, funny, and smarter than his Uncle Patrick.

Jonah Atkinson 

Micah, my youngest nephew,&nbsp;is 2 and strong-willed, smart, and has the best laugh.

Micah Atkinson

Lyla Rose is the 1&nbsp;year old daughter of Gabbi Collins (matron of honor), and the cutest pumpkin in the patch! She's full of life, personality, and those eyes will melt your heart!

Lyla Rose Collins

My&nbsp;1-year-old (future) niece has the sweetest smile, and a&nbsp;kind&nbsp;personality! I can't wait to be her Aunt!

Avery Earle

Little sister to Berkley, I can't imagine leaving either of my Carroll girls out of our day! Canler (2)&nbsp;is the spitting image of Berkley- including her precious smile and love for life!

Ava-Taylor & Patrick

Ava-Taylor & Patrick

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