Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Celebrating Love


Hello, and welcome! We put this site together to share the celebration of our love. It has been unexpected yet everything about it has felt so right. Through each of our life journeys, God was there holding us, giving us strength. He continues to bless us by giving us the gift of love once again.

We’re getting married! Yes, the proposal came just 3 months after our first “lunch meeting.” Wayne took me, Ariyana, and Afshin to a playground near his home for an evening picnic. He had a delicious dinner, roses, a beautiful cake with an delicate lavender orchid on top. Ariyana and Afshin had so much fun. As we watched them play he held me close and we talked about how amazing the past 3 months had been. He told me he had something for me and then pulled a small box out of his pocket and asked me to marry him. I think I was in shock for a few seconds but then I, of course, said yes. A few minutes later when Ariyana came over he got down on his knee and asked her if he could marry her, Afshin, and Maman. She said, “Sure. Can we go play on the dinosaur?”

So here we are planning our wedding. We have been so touched by the response of our family and friends. It is a tribute to love and faith to have all of your support and know how happy you all are for us. Thank you.

Our wedding will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 11am at Tivoli Terrace in Laguna Beach. Though we would love to be able to invite everyone, we are planning a small wedding with close friends and family. Afterwards, we are going to Jackson Hole for our honeymoon. The newlywed escapades will be highlighted by skiing, dog sledding and snowmobiling. It will make for a great adventure.

We have been so blessed with this unexpected gift of love. Please do not feel obligated to give us a gift, as your support and kindness is more than we could ever need. We have set up the following sites though if you would like to make a donation.

Hamid Javaherian Scholarship – Make checks payable to Loma Linda University. Write “Hamid Javaherian Scholarship Fund” in the memo. Send checks to Kisha Norris, Director of Devleopment, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Nichol Hall Cottage #70, Loma Linda, CA 92350.

Dysinger Lifestyle Medicine Fund – Make checks payable to Loma Linda University. Write “Dysinger Lifestyle Medicine Fund” in the memo. Send checks to Treva Webster, Director of Development, School of Medicine, Loma Linda University, Coleman Pavillion, Loma Linda, CA 92350.

Honeyfund – Simply go to the following link honeyfund.com/wayneandheather and help us start our life together in a memorable way. We are still constructing our adventures but it should be done in a few days.

Besides our gratefulness, we’ll also send you pictures and stories.

2 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Wayne and Heather! This is Auntie Le (or Aunt Leona). I am so very happy to hear of your story of God's leading in your lives and to see pictures. Thank you! May God abundantly bless both now and in every tomorrow! We will be thinking and praying for you and do share a lot of pictures of the big day in February. We just had your parents here, Wayne, and I kept hearing comments like "before the wedding" or "for the wedding"!! I know it will be a wonderful time and we certainly wish you the best in every way!

    Auntie Le and Uncle Norm

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  2. Best of wishes to both of you. May God Bless the new family to be. Congratulations, Heather my dearest friend! Wayne you are now as lucky as I am.


    Sandra:)

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