Thursday, March 15, 2007

Wonderful People in Our Lives!

Wedding Party: Lina, Lisa, Lee, Rev David, Alva, Christopher, Dave, Jeff, and Scott

Our Parents, Alva's Mom, Dave's Mom and Dad: your faith in Jesus was the foundation that ultimately brought Dave and Alva together. We are forever grateful to you teaching us to love Jesus when we were young!

Alva's family: Aunt Doris, Jenny, Brenda, Uncle James, Aunt Wilma, Mom, Davey, Alva, Dave, and Polly.

Dave's family: Nephew Ed, Ed's girl Katie, Curt, Amy, Alva, Dave, and Dave's Parents.

Dave and Alva -- Denise and Dave. Dave and Denise are an amazing missionary couple and we were so blessed you were able to come to Dallas to officiate our ceremony. Your counsel, willingness to be available to us anytime, and most importantly, your heart for serving and teaching others about Jesus. David, you truly have a fearless heart for serving God and Denise, you are uniquely gifted as his best friend, ministry partner, and soul mate. You two inspire us!

Lisa, Darrell, your adorable children Christopher and Lee, with Lisa's Mom, Jo, known as Alva's 'other mother.' You each played such a significant role in our wedding, starting with your wonderful loving friendship, all the way through a very long, celebratory evening!



The Summer of '77 Gang. Could God have blessed us with a more special friendship and lifetime of love?! Orlando, Lina, Alva, Dave, Donnie, and Jerry.



Who knew the little kids in Garland would remain friends for life? We wrote that in our yearbooks. We share memories, laughter, and faith! Gina, Bill, Lisa, Andrea, Donnie, Orlando, Alva, Dave, Jerry, Diane, Kathy, Vicky, Kim, Margaret, and Lina.

Girls with big dreams from the days at The University of Texas. Lisa, Mandy, Dave, Alva, and Dione. Hook 'Em Horns!

Our BTBF Family. We love you all so much. Worshiping, serving, growing in Christ with you. Each of you have added richly to our lives. Thanks for investing in us and loving us, flaws and all!

Dave's colleagues...your job offer brought Dave to Dallas, which brought him to Alva. You've played a very instrumental role in our lifetime of togetherness and we are forever grateful!

Alva, Dave, Michele and Blake...we look forward to the day we celebrate at YOUR wedding!

Lee and Christopher...you added beauty to our wedding!

1 comment:

Lisa Olsen said...

Alva and Dave - The number of people that shared your special day is a reflection of the impact you've made on so many. I wish you God's grace, peace and love for a lifetime. Thank you for allowing us to share the evening with you. It was beautiful. (. . . and did I mention the shrimp was to die for?!:)