Introducing...

Rachael and Shawn! You might have seen Rachael before on my blog because she is a co-worker of mine and Haley's teacher, but this is Shawn's premiere. I told them they are very special to get their own blog post! Shawn and Rachael have become quite special to Jeff and I, and our family. Shawn has joined our church as worship leader, and he brings such energy to our church. He has 25 guitars (I think that is accurate-correct me if its not Shawn) and loves music, his love for Christ and music comes out when he plays and leads worship. Jenna, who has a love for guitar playing also has really connected with Shawn and on his first Sunday leading worship had her up there with him playing and even gave her her first guitar solo!

Rachael and Shawn met this past summer in Tennessee on a bike trip and it was "love at first sight" and after 2 days Shawn told her "she was the kind of girl he could marry," Rachael wasn't quite sure about that, it took her MUCH longer, a whole 12 days to decide that he was the right one for her, and the rest is history. He moved to Iowa, the worst winter ever to live in Iowa, to be near Rachael and they have set their wedding for July 12th. Jeff will perform their ceremony, and he is truly honored to do it.

We have grown to love Shawn and Rachael and I am sure you will hear a lot more about them as time goes by. They are a very special couple, and we are truly blessed to have them in our lives.