a new chapter

Il était une fois... Once upon a time...

Chateau de Peyreguilhot

“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.” - Song of Songs 6:3 - 

intimate moment with God

After a time of waiting and preparation, THIS day came, where once written before the foundations of the earth, and now unfolded, at least the first chapter of our lives. We're not going to go into details of that day but we'll recount how God displayed His glory, His Presence and His love to all of us present that day. It was forecasted that it’d rain on our wedding day and so we had plans: A (the ceremony will take place outside) & B ( at the entry hall inside the castle). It turned out God had plan AB - it rained half-way of the ceremony while Alex was saying his vows, so we just casually picked up our chairs and went in. We thought it was fun! It sure was a bummer that we didn’t manage to do some nice wedding portraits outside due to the weather but we did get good pictures, thanks to friends who shared their talents & time to do the pictures. 

(from left: Jean-Marc & Janine; us, Päivi & Heikki, my Finnish foster parents)

(from left: bro-in-law & older sis; us, folks, & mimi Carol who came all the way from the USA)

my lovely girls

A few things we’ve heard people say were: “oh I was so touched by how everything went, especially when both parents were speaking their blessings to you.” Or what the caterer told my parents-in-law, “I’ve never seen such a wedding where the bride took time to honour her parents, you have an exquisite daughter-in-law.” 

Others commented on the food, to which the castle owner finally managed to get an official caterer. It was also great seeing how much friends from all over came before the wedding just to lend a hand in whatever they could help us with. We are so grateful and no amount of words could express our gratitude to God the Father, and to our families and friends! 

wedding entourage

It has been more than 2 weeks since we got married. As to what’s next, we honestly say, we don’t know everything but for sure Mary will be doing some French Language lessons. As to working with YWAM, Mary will probably be involved in a different way and we’re open for her to take teaching trips once in a while (but not right now). 

We now live in an apartment near down town Bienne, which is within Berne area. We’re enjoying this time of adjustment and we do appreciate your continuous prayers & support. Again, thank you for everything! 

Love and blessings galore, M&A

P.S. From now on, updates will be from both of us.