It all began on one summer day,1995 in Columbia South Carolina on the campus of Allen University. He was from Moncks Corner SC and I from Myrtle Beach SC, it was one of our Annual Youth Retreats for the YPD (Young Peoples Division) of the AME Church for the state of South Carolina.

We found ourselves in classes together, then eating lunch together and sitting together during general sessions. We exchanged phone numbers and talked so often our parents became furious with their phone bills lol.

Reggie and I would do whatever it took to speak and see each other as often as possible. After a year of college Reggie joined the Airforce, Ikea persued her dreams in Nursing. Years went by and trying to maintain a long distance relationship just wasn't working, but the the love and friendship always remained. In 2011 Reggie called he had been injured and was issued a medical discharge/early retirement and he was coming home. Reggie and I would spend hours on end talking about everything and finding ourselves laughing about nothing. We share a love for Travel, Sports (Until Duke and UNC Battle #HOUSE DIVIDED) and Game Shows. Reggie and I have always shared a special place in each other's lives for many reasons but realized God placed us in each other's hearts and that can never be broken. On February 15, 2014, we officially said "WE DO" Through life's journey, the ups, downs wins and losses God's grace and mercy allows us to wake up daily in each others arms. Marriage is no easy task and it takes work and prayer daily but to work each day to be better than the day before with the one you love is priceless. We can both honestly say that it's easy sometimes to Love but to be in Love is Amazing!

On February 17, 2024 We Still Do! We can't wait to share our love for one another all over again!

R&I

10 Year Anniversary Vow Renewal

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