The Mothers were both asked to read something at wedding.  Marie chose the Apache Wedding Prayer:

         Now you will feel no rain, 
         For each of you will be shelter to the other.

~ Apache Wedding Prayer Blessing

Mine was a poem written just for them:

Gus and Corey

Once upon a time little children

Joined hands and played

Then said goodbye and

Went their separate ways.

Raised by loving parents

Cherished by siblings

Loved by family and friends

Always seeking that deep longing.

Life brought its joys

Rewards and finally defeat

God did not forget

So as adults they did meet.

Now as these two will be joined

God is revealing His great Plan

Now they will be a family of three

We can begin to understand.

Little children joined hands and played

Now adults join hands as in the past

This handsome Prince has found 

His lovely Princess at last!

Go forth our beloved ones

Face the days together

Strong love can endure

Sunny skies and stormy weather.

God will be with you

It was His great Plan

Your families are happy

Our hearts rejoice as we understand.

Sara Gardner Blow ©5/31/2008

As I have mentioned, it was a fairytale romance and wedding.  The poem tells it like it happened.  They first met when they were 2 and 4.  About a year ago, they starting emailing each other and immediately discovered they had a lot in common.  Gus made a trip to visit her (she had a boyfriend at the time) and when they met at the airport, they both knew.  He came back much disillusioned because of boyfriend and finally told her to get rid of him - which she was already trying to do!!  Things began to heat up after that and she was to make a trip to Kansas, had already bought her tickets, when Gus decided he was loading up his pickup and coming to PA!!  He left here in November 2007 and now they are married and we pray for life.

Thanks to all my friends who have asked for this story and the pictures.  I am happy to be able to share it with you.

God bless the happy couple forever,

Sara