Well, our story actually began some 21years ago. It took just that long for us to actually find each other after graduating from high school. I always had a “crush” on Gerry, but I just never told her how I truly felt about her at that time. I know I should have said something when she took my hand and squeezed it at the conclusion of the commencement exercises that night of May 29, 1987. You see, I had a strong attraction for Gerry when we both got baptized at the same time at a circuit assembly in Columbia, SC during our sophomore year in high school. Then someone beat me to her and we went our separate ways from then on. After that, I moved to Miami, FL and met someone there and got married. Unfortunately, both of our marriages ended sadly. My wife of 11years passed away from complications with diabetes. After some time, the loneliness was setting in. I was more depressed than ever. I prayed to Jehovah for someone that I can truly love again. After some time praying for that, Gerry kept coming to mind. I thought that since I had a crush on her before, maybe it’s time for me to now proclaim my love for her. I called her and we talked on the phone just about every night since then. Then I’ve decided to tell her how I truly felt about her; I told her “I love you.” And then she told me that my love is not misplaced. I then knew that she was the answer to my prayers. So, right away while I was in Abilene, TX, I went and bought her an engagement ring and said to myself that I’ll give it to her and propose to her when I get home. When I did return home, I took her out to Fatz for a romantic dinner to propose marriage to her. After dinner, she excused herself, and I began to prepare what I was going to say. I was a nervous wreck. She then came back to the booth and I went ahead with my proposal. I took her hand and told her how she meant to me and how much I wanted to please her and how happy she made me feel. I then took the box out of my pocket, got up from the table, got down on my knee, opened the box with the ring in it, and said, “Gerry, please, it would be a great honor and privilege that you can make me happy by saying that you will be my wife. Gerry, will you marry me?” She said, “Yes, Yes, a thousand times, Yes…” And then the rest is history. After 21years, we have finally found each other, and I thank Jehovah for blessing me with such and beautiful and wonderful person to be my wife and friend.

If it’s Jehovah’s will, the wedding ceremony will take place at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Aiken, South Carolina on the 24th day of May 2008 at 11:00am.

Although Gerry and I would love for everyone to be there for our wedding reception, we regretfully have to inform you that due to limited space, the reception will be by invitation ONLY.

From Jarrod: First of all, Gerry and I would like to give praise and glory and thanks to our Heavenly Father, Jehovah for making this day possible and for giving us life to see this day together and for bring us together. There are so many people to thank, but I would like to extend my personal gratitude to 2 special individuals, my best friends who stood up with me as my Best Men, Bro. Torry Fuller, and Bro. John Berry, Jr. You 2 are indeed my best friends and my “brothers” and I love you both; thank-you. And my very best friend, Bro. Kerry Settles, for officiating our ceremony; thank-you so much. I would like to thank all the people for all their hard work and support in getting this day ready for Gerry and me. But to go without saying, I have to extend a heartfelt thanks and love to 2 very special people in my life and that has had a great deal to do with supporting me and Gerry with our marriage and wedding, and who I could not have made any of this possible with their help - I want to say “thank-you” to my 2 dearest sisters - Deftie Daniels and Shay Watson. I love you, both, with all my heart; thank you.