Sheldon&Candice

Some love stories begin with a first date, a chance encounter, or two strangers meeting for the very first time. Ours began long before we were old enough to understand love, destiny, or the beautiful plans God had already set in motion for our lives.

As children, our families were close, and we would often ride to kindergarten together. One morning, with all the sweet confidence and innocence of a little girl, Candice proudly announced that she had a boyfriend. When asked who it was, she simply smiled and pointed to Sheldon.

It was a precious childhood moment that brought laughter to everyone around us. No one could have imagined that, many years later, this innocent declaration would become one of the sweetest and most treasured parts of our story — a gentle reminder that perhaps, even then, God had already begun writing the first lines of a love story that would take years to unfold.

As time passed, life carried us in different directions, and eventually, we lost touch. The little boy and girl who once shared rides to kindergarten grew up, each living separate lives and walking different paths. There were years when we knew nothing about each other's journeys, dreams, joys, or struggles.

Yet, even when we had lost sight of one another, God had never lost sight of us. While we were living separate chapters, He was quietly working behind the scenes, shaping our lives, preparing our hearts, and patiently waiting for the perfect moment to bring our paths together again.

Years later, in high school, something as simple as a mutual friend sharing our phone numbers became the beginning of our beautiful reunion. A conversation became another conversation. Those conversations blossomed into friendship, friendship grew into something deeper, and somewhere between the laughter, the late-night talks, the shared dreams, and the countless moments in between, we fell in love.

Before we knew it, we had found in each other the person our hearts had unknowingly been searching for all along. For the past ten years, we have had the privilege of growing through life together. We have laughed until our stomachs hurt, created memories we will treasure forever, celebrated some of life's most beautiful moments, and prayed our way through difficult seasons. We have held each other close through uncertainty, encouraged one another through challenges, and remained side by side as we grew from the people we once were into the people we are today.

Our journey has not been perfect, but it has been ours — beautiful, genuine, and deeply rooted in love and faith. Through every joy and every challenge, God's love has remained our constant. He has been the foundation beneath our feet and the centre of our relationship, teaching us that true love is not only found in the beautiful moments, but also in choosing one another every day.

And now, when we look back at where our story began, we see so much more than memories. We see God's fingerprints on every chapter. What once seemed like coincidence now feels like divine purpose — every goodbye, every year apart, every unexpected reunion, every joyful moment, and every difficult season was woven together into a story far more beautiful than anything we could ever have written for ourselves.

And so, on 12 December 2026, we will not simply be celebrating a wedding. We will be celebrating a journey. A friendship. A love that has grown stronger and deeper with every passing year — and God's faithfulness, His perfect timing, and the beautiful fulfilment of a promise that began long before we even understood its meaning.

Thank You

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