Patrick wanted to go on a Missions trip. Iris was planning on going to college.
Iris saw Patrick on the church street-meeting.
Patrick and Iris started singing together with other people
Patrick and Iris start talking.
Iris likes Patrick. Patrick is interested in Iris.
Patrick and Iris talk a little more.
Patrick prays... Iris waits.
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Patrick prays & talks to Iris's Pastor.
Pastor says: "Talk to mom"
Patrick is nervous. Patrick fasts.
Patrick prays and prays and prays.
Patrick sees mom alone in class room.
Patrick sees the chance to ask.
Nervous Patrick ask for permission to talk to Iris.
Mom tells Iris, Patrick is interested.
Iris in really nervous now.
Iris prays and says yes.
June 2,2010 Patrick and Iris start courting.
Patrick and Iris take it slow.
They want to get to know each other really good.
Soon after they have to start a long distance relationship.
The talk on the phone
They text, text, text
They talk on skype.
They email .
They keep in touch.
They pray about their future.
When will that special day happen?
They research.
They pray.
They research some more.
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Patrick sells all and moves to Germany
Patrick takes German classes.
Patrick applies & waits & prays.
Iris prays & waits some more.
They wait.
They pray.
They get excited!
They are disapointed
But they are together.
The have hope.
They pray some more.
They are disappointed.
Patrick and Iris pray.
They are looking for God's clear guidance.
They search their heart.
Will the Lord open doors?
They pray and pray and pray.
The Lord opens one door.
The Lord opens another door.
The Lord gives a verse here.
The Lord is answering.
Can they really get married now?
When God closes a door he opens a window
A window of hope
It looks like they are getting married this year afterall?
They start making plans
They starting setting dates
But how will he ask her?
She likes surprises but she knows it's coming
He throws her off track
He surprises her at the beach
"Will you marry me?" he asks on one knee.
Yes! I will
They have waited so long.
Would there be a different answer?
The make it public
THEY ARE GETTING MARRIED
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