How we met…
"He saw me, I saw him, and we’ve been unstoppable ever since.”
Our story begins almost a decade ago. We met while attending Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and only knew each other through mutual friends. We engaged in small talk now and again but didn't really notice each other, not yet at least.
“We ended up going our separate ways when Reavens graduated in 2011 and moved back to New Jersey to start his career. I continued my schooling in Michigan until I graduated in 2013, moving to Florida shortly after to earn my Master's Degree from the University of Central Florida.” During that time, we didn't talk much; we interacted maybe once or twice on social media, but no real connection was made. We continued to live our lives independent of one another, exploring various paths. “However, on October 31, 2015 our paths crossed, and I finally really noticed Anusha.”
“I moved back to Maryland, and Reavens was in town for a friend’s wedding. There was a Sabbath potluck that weekend for the wedding, and my friends really wanted me to come. Although I was hesitant to crash the party, I decided to stop by. Something inside of me was telling me to go, it was weird! I had just finished eating lunch with my parents and thought about meeting my friends later that night instead, but something pushed me to go. So I left, and that's where it happened. He saw me, I saw him, and we’ve been unstoppable ever since.”
That fateful afternoon turned into a long distance relationship, filled with weekends trips and mid-state dates. “I knew from the very first time we spoke that we had something special. I remember being on the phone one night and realizing that Anusha had something very special. Although we were far apart in distance we did everything we could to make it work, and it was well worth it. God literally brought us together.”
“And it was well worth it because on Saturday, May 5, on a cloudy afternoon, Anusha agreed to spend the rest of her life with me.”
Now, we look forward to the future- to the ups and downs, the highs and lows of marriage, and all of life’s bliss and challenges- together.
HOW HE ASKED
ABOVE THE CLOUDS
Thank you.
We are so excited to share this moment with you. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown us, and for welcoming us into your hearts. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we take this step. We look forward to saying “I do” with all of you in October!
With love,