Engaged and Grateful Beyond Words

Over Thanksgiving, I flew to Italy to surprise Laura. She was teaching English on a 10-week assignment. God made the way for me to be able to go so I jumped on the opportunity. She had no idea I was coming. I proposed as soon as I arrived and she emphatically said, "Yes!" We then were able to spend a couple days exploring Italy. God even gave the opportunity to share about him and his Gospel several times. It was all a very special time for us!

We're grateful that God is good and faithful and that He has has brought us together! God has guided us through our dating process and will now guide us together for the rest of our lives. We thank you all for your support, guidance and prayers as we enter this new phase of life together. We will be married February of 2016!

Outside the Basilica of the apostle Paul in Rome.

Jim surprised Laura at her home in eastern Italy to surprise her.