HERE COMES THE BRIDE....

The shortest engagement in history is OVER - but not like you think! After just 8 short days of being engaged - Jerry had had enough! On the afternoon of Wednesday, July 15th - he whisked his betrothed, Jody, away to a Denton County JP and made her 'Mrs. Jerry Gallimore' - so now it's legal in all 50 states! Jody's father flew in from Iowa for the day to be a witness at the ceremony. (No shotgun necessary!!) All joking aside -I wish my 'baby' brother and new sister-in-law a lifetime full of God's blessings. With the Father at the center of their hearts, home and marriage - there will be no trial they can not overcome. As the good Book says -

Ecclesiastes 4:12
Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

May you always find your purpose in and through Jesus. He will be the source of the Love that binds your hearts for eternity. I teach my Sunday school students that BIBLE stands for Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth. Look to it for daily wisdom and it will never disappoint. It even gives you the perfect receipe for love:

I Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

May this verse be etched on your hearts as you enter this new season in life as man and wife. I can't wait to celebrate your union as a family in the presence of God and all of your friends! It will be a day of great rejoicing and praise as we once again THANK GOD for His goodness to the Gallimore family.

You make me proud Jer Bear and I love you (as Buzz Lightyear says) 'to infinity and beyond!' Can't wait to hug you again - Jamie Jean (the football queen)

It's official - they're engaged!

Well, he finally did it! On Tuesday, July 7th - Jer got down on his knees (wobbly halo and all) and asked Jody to be his wife! She said yes (of course) and he whipped out a ring and said 'guess you'll be needing one of these then'. He's such a romantic - really he is! Ironically, the name of the ring design is called a 'halo setting' - can you believe it! Guess he didn't want to be the only one with a halo ;O) They plan on getting married soon by a justice of the peace - then once Jer is medically cleared, the halo is removed and he can get back to Iowa - they will plan a party to end all parties to celebrate not only their marriage but ALL of the blessings God has so abundantly showered on them. So all you American Airlines friends - make sure you save a flight pass for later this year - as you all will be invited! Thanks for the continued prayers and constant support - your friendship is a highly valued treasure and Jer loves each and every one of you!

I'm back in AZ now - love my 'dry heat'. It's supposed to be 115 this Sunday. If any of you need to escape the humidity in the Big D - I've got a guest room anytime. Until next time friends...Jamie