This story has been shaped and curated by the love and grace of the Lord! Only by his mercies have we been able to humbly prepare for this covenant, and we are grateful for each moment in our stories that brought us where we are now.

The moment that Lukas and Reese found seats next to one another in a Calculus I course freshman year, the sparks began to fly. From their first conversation about their love of Kanakuk Kamps, both of them knew that there was something special about the other. Though Reese was a little more hesitant to freshman-year dating, Lukas did not shy away in his pursuits - after many "borrowed" pencils, Calculus study sessions, and a few truck bed picnics, it was an easy "yes" when Lukas asked her to be his girlfriend.

Within just a few weeks of dating, both Lukas and Reese knew they wanted to spend their lives in service of one another. With majors of mechanical engineering and nursing, college life for both was busy, challenging, and time-consuming, paving the way for the development of abundant communication and patience with one another.

During summers, when Lukas returned to Dallas, Texas and Reese to Jonesboro, Arkansas, the two were faced with long-distance challenges that only drew them closer to one another. With each moment apart, the Lord faithfully used the time to draw each of them closer to the truth and comfort of His love and glory. They spent many hours on FaceTime, sent a few letters, and eagerly awaited each new year at Harding.

After much time spent praying, learning, and growing together, it became more and more abundant that the Lord had marriage in mind for the two. Only by the grace and kindness of the Lord have Reese and Lukas been led into a partnership defined by patience, forgiveness, encouragement, and good, fun times!

We are abundantly excited to join each of you at our wedding this coming May! We are incredibly thankful for all of the families, friends, and partners in life who have been a part of our paths thus far. You all mean so much to us, and we are rejoicing with the Lord that we have been blessed with such a supportive community!

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