"...but the water tower says Ossipee!"

Five years ago when I was a junior at Meredith College, I had the great pleasure of leading a Campus Crusade Bible study for a dorm of freshman ladies. The Lord blessed my life richly with the relationships I formed during that year with so many of these precious women. One of these ladies is my dear friend Lyndsey Thompson. Upon meeting her in a rush between classes, she gladly accepted the invitation to Bible study. When I asked her name she informed me that it was "LYYYYNdsey!" (said with one of the absolute thickest Southern accents I've heard to this day...keep in mind Phillip is from Florence). I immediately asked, "Where in the name of the goodness are you from?" To which she excitedly answered, "Elon, but the water tower says Ossipee!" I knew nothing more about this new member other than the fact that she determined her geographical location based on the closest town water tower. That was enough to lead to a wonderfully, blessed friendship. This weekend, in Elon (or Ossipee), Lyndsey became Mrs. Jeff Lowe. Below is the newlywed couple during their first dance as husband and wife.


The new Mrs. Lowe and I after her nuptials. Phillip and I had a fantastic time. It was such a gorgeous wedding and reception!


The reception was held outside...where most everyone disposed of their formal shoes in trade for a more practical substitution. Below is a picture of Lyndsey and her new hubby...showing off her boots.


I also got to finally spend time with Mary Grace and Lindsay...along with quite a few other friends from college. I miss you ladies immensely!!!


Phillip and I LOVED the scenery. We got candied apples to take home too (Phillip thoroughly enjoyed this one).

Congrats to the Lowes!!!