Joey + Sammy became friends in their junior year at NC State in Air Force ROTC. Butterflies filled their stomachs every time they saw each other. They were best friends. But by the end of 2019 they had dated, and been long broken up. Sometimes love stories have ups + downs. Yet, the Lord was not done with Sammy and Joey. The Spirit began softening Sammy’s heart, and by the end of 2019, she had believed the Gospel and was in love with her Savior.
Sammy’s pursuit of the Lord was kryptonite for Joey. What had been a source of heartbreak, now looked like it had a shot at redemption.
At the beginning of 2020, Joey began pursuing Sammy, and HARD. They read together, they adventured together, they prayed together, and they were quickly becoming best friends again. A gracious and sovereign Father was writing and redeeming their story, and His working simply could not be stopped.
In April, Joey took Sammy on a “sneaky sneak” date to the roof of her favorite bookstore, The Reader’s Corner on Hillsborough Street. With him, a book significant for Sammy. Housed in the book, a letter. In his pocket, a ring. You can guess what happened next…She said yes!
Sammy + Joey had to most beautiful ceremony that was fixed on Christ. The joy of the Lord was so evident in them that they literally broke out dancing down the aisle after being pronounced the new Mr. + Mrs.!
Joey + Sammy, I’m praying for a happy + vibrant marriage over y’all! I hope you guys enjoy this peek into their big day :)
