Luke and Bre are getting married on December 21, 2007!
I know many of you are coming here to read all about Luke and Bre. They met while on a youth group trip to Canada in June of 2006. Both Luke and Bre share the same beliefs about God and family. Bre comes from a wonderful family! The Rushings (Terry and Michelle) live only 5 minutes from our house and we attend the same church. Don and I have had a great time with Terry and Michelle. We often play cards, watch Survivor and football, grab dinner out, and we have even gone camping together! Bre is a beautiful, strong, and loving young woman. We couldn't ask for more in a daughter-in-law. She brings out the best in Luke and brings a lot of love, laughter and joy to our family. Luke adores Bre. He seems to bring out the best in her too!
I know that some of you reading this are questioning the decision for Luke and Breanna to get married at such a young age. This decision was not made lightly. We took the time to pray, talk, and share opinions with all involved. And yes, Luke and Bre are having a baby. (I am going to be a Grandmother!) Both sets of parents are determined that Luke and Bre will continue their education, graduate from High School and pursue college degrees. We also believe in family and the need they will have of our support. To that end both families are asking for your support in the decision. And especially that you will lift Bre and Luke up to God in your prayers often! We believe that with support and prayer Bre and Luke and their baby will stand the test of time.
So, for details: The wedding is on December 21st at 7pm. It will be held at South Fellowship Church in Littleton, CO. The reception will be following at the South Metro District Realty Association building. (If you did not receive and invitation, and would like to support Luke and Bre's wedding please email me.) Luke and Bre will be moving in with Don and I after the wedding. I am so looking forward to having a woman in the house again (since Melissa is away at the University of Oklahoma.) If you would like their address here, just email me!
I am also adding a post from Bre's mother, Michelle to my blog. And you are welcome to list this blog on your facebook or myspace for others to read. And if you're on facebook, look me up!
That's it for now.
With Blessings to you all,
Jane
Here is the blog from Michelle's myspace:
"Thursday, November 01, 2007
MY DAUGHTER
This is for all of you who are wondering...who have heard the rumors but are too afraid to ask? Now you can stop wondering.
Yes, Breanna is getting married to Luke and yes, they are going to have a baby. Yes, we know they are young and this is not the original plan that God had for their lives. This is not God's timing, but this is what is happening. Bre and Luke have always planned on getting married, now it will happen earlier. Yes, we know it will be hard, but they are determined to bring this baby into the world as a family, and as their parents, we totally support them! This was not decided lightly, we have all discussed all the different possibilities and options, and have of course been praying non-stop! But in the end, this is what our children wanted and we are very proud of them for making this hard decision.
We know other people who also have been married at a very young age and under the same circumstances and are still, very happily married. If you don't agree with our decision to support them in this, well that is your right. You can feel however you want, but it won't change the outcome at all. We absolutely love Luke and know how much he loves Bre, and our families are in complete agreement about this.
Both Breanna and Luke have totally repented for this, not only have they asked God's forgiveness, but for each one of ours as well. And of course we gave it freely! The sin is gone now, it's as far as the east if from the west! Of course there will consequences, and they realize that completely. They are both going to have to grow up much faster than they should have to, and in the process they are going to be missing out on some of the things they should be able to look forward to as teenagers.
Now all that's left to do is embrace them and this baby they are having! We will not act like this is a mistake. Yes, they made a mistake in not waiting until they were married, but now the sin is GONE. That's what happens when we repent! The timing was definitely wrong, but this baby will never be a mistake! If you knew the details, you would completely understand. So don't be offended when we celebrate the life of this baby and the marriage of our children, because that is exactly what we intend to do! It'll be hard , sooo hard to lose my baby girl, but I love her with everything in me and I hope you will all just pray for them and their life to come!
