Maid of Honor

Lucy

My soulmate, my sister in Christ, my most beloved friend. There isn't enough space here to describe our friendship. I remember meeting and hanging out with Lucy through different circles of friends throughout high school. In the beginning, she struck me as this punkish, rebellious girl with the dyed hair and baggy clothes that I had absolutely nothing in common with except our friends. However, it wasn't until freshman year at UT where I realized that we were similar in so many ways and we bonded almost immediately. I still remember the best days of college when we lived next door to each other at the infamous V.I.P. apartments. She was and still is always the first girlfriend I go to in times of crisis or emergency. Lucy is one of the most gracious, forgiving, and loving friends whom God has blessed me with. She is the one whom I am able to share my innermost thoughts and struggles, knowing that she would love me just the same. Her enormous heart and passion for all of God's people has encouraged and challenged me to love more, and to love deeply.  I'll always remember the times we poured out our hearts and prayed with each other throughout the mountains and valleys of life. Thanks Lucy, for always praying, supporting, encouraging and being a breath of fresh air to me. Thanks for showing me what it's like to be a woman of integrity and character - one who pursues and thinks of Christ in everything that you do.

Bridesmaids

Christy

This woman here is probably one of the goofiest, wackiest friends I have, and she keeps me from becoming too sane. Both being nerds in high school, we first met our 10th grade year at a Latin Olympics competition where we were paired up together. Out of all my close girl friendships, I think ours has been the most tried and tested because of distance. Ever since the end of high school, we both lived apart in different cities for about seven years. We were always able to be honest and real with each other about our friendship, even if it hurt - and not every friend has the courage or the heart to do that - but Christy does. God has truly blessed us and been faithful in keeping our friendship true and strong. I always trust Christy's advice, because she doesn't always tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. Thanks Christy for always speaking truth in love to me, and for being such an honest, faithful, and caring friend.

Julie

I first met Julie when a mutual friend introduced us in the cafeteria in 10th grade. We then became eating buddies and enjoyed our massive appetites together. We found out that we shared the same family background in that we both had sisters who were nearly half our age.  From then on, our friendship grew and we were always able to not only relate to each other but laugh at each other at the same time.  Even though we had been apart after high school, every time we got together it was as if we could always pick up right where we left off, as if no time had elapsed.  That's how I knew we would remain great friends for a lifetime.  Julie has the most variety of talents and hobbies out of all my friends, and she has an insatiable hunger for learning and trying new things - in which she inspires me to do the same. Thanks Julie for always reminding me that life is what you make of it and inspiring me to live it to the fullest.

Lan

Lan marks me a bold woman and friend. The first time I met her was when she visited our huge Chinese Christian organization on campus alone! That same night, we drank bubble tea together, and we just clicked. A few weeks later, she joined our Bible study. From then on, she began her incredible journey in becoming closer to God, and our friendship deepened. Her thirst to know God deeply or more intimately inspires me. She has a pure heart and is also wise in guarding her heart. Most importantly, she has the courage to put God above everything else, including her family and friends. Thanks Lan for being such loyal, gentle, and courageous sister in Christ.

Faye

While I was at UT, I used to get Faye's support emails when she was overseas in Taiwan for missions. It didn't hit me until much later that Gene was this incredible woman's younger brother! At first I was a bit intimidated when Gene and I started dating, but Faye welcomed me with open arms into their family. Over these past few years, she and Simon have been an enormous blessing and encouragement to us. Their marriage has truly become a picture of Christ's love for the church, and we look up to them as our counsel and our example. I admire Faye's heart for God's people not only here within her family or in the community, but also across the globe.  Thanks Faye for your sincere heart and partnership in the Gospel.

Rosa

When I first met Rosa in pharmacy class at UT, I had no idea that years later she would become one of my closest friends. It wasn't until we decided to room together during our internship year in Houston that we realized how much we connected with each other.  I'll never forget that night when we were scared for our lives because of a crazy, persistent knocker at our door.  When Gene and I started dating, she was pretty much the first person I would come home to and blab to about all the great things about Gene. She is one of the most amiable, fun-loving, down-to-earth, laid back people I know. I'll always cherish our intimate heart-to-heart talks and the times when we endured together the struggles of life and relationships. Thanks Rosa for being such a giving, generous, and loving friend.

Junior Bridesmaid

Scarlette

I couldn't have asked God for a more fun, cuter, smarter, and goofier kid sister. To all the guys out there, hands off of her until she's 30! You'd think that with our 14 year age gap that we wouldn't be that close, but surprisingly it is quite the opposite. If it weren't for Scarlette, I wouldn't have grown to love kids as much as I do now. And for her, I've never met a more mature girl her age. So I guess we balance each other out.  I'll never forget the times you loudly pretended to be my daughter when we're out in public, or the milk-drinking contests at breakfast/lunch/dinner, or the times we spent at night talking about God. Thanks for being the best kid sister ever.

 

Best Man

Matthew

Matthew is the best brother anyone could have, and I can't imagine what life would have been like growing up without him - heck, we've spent most of our lives sharing the same bedroom. All I know is that I'm glad I was born first, because if it were the other way around, I would have always lived in my brother's shadow. I sometimes joke how he got all the good genes out of all the siblings - he's super smart, musical, athletic, and most importantly, he owns me at virtually every video game we play. I'll always remember the times laughing at the same jokes, pulling underwear on each other's head, punching holes in the walls of our house while chasing each other around, playing Starcraft into the wee hours of the morning'there is too much to write in such a short paragraph. I am truly blessed to have Matthew as my brother.

Groomsmen

Alan

Alan has been my accountability partner for the past 7 years, always there to pray and encourage me, and never hesitating to kick me in the butt whenever I need it. I can honestly say I wouldn't have made it in my walk with God up to this point if it weren't for him. There are very few people in my life that I can be completely honest and real with, and not fear being judged - and Alan is one of those people. I always cherish our times in prayer, and can't imagine a better person to share my joys with, and to struggle through the bad times with, than Alan.

Bryan

I've known Bryan since he was a freshman in high school, and we've been through a bunch together. I will never forget the moments we've shared, from trying random Ramen flavor combinations in the wee hours of the morning, going to high school math tournaments, being caught shooting fireworks illegally, clowning around in world history class, gorging ourselves at Sweet Mesquite, and bribing security to sneak us into the Cotton Bowl. Besides all the silly stuff, I consider Bryan as one of my closest friends, like a brother, and someone who has always made himself there for me - anyone who knows him, knows that he is a fiercely loyal friend, and the most generous person in the world when it comes to the people close to him. People like Bryan are one in a million, and God has blessed me by bringing him into my life. He is ridiculously smart and making the big bucks out in San Francisco , but I still haven't given up on convincing him to come back to Texas.

Johnny

Johnny had a unique role in our relationship, in that God used him as a matchmaker in bringing Sharon and me together. It was Johnny who first set us up on a date (although I didn't realize it was a 'date' the first time around). Johnny is one of the most genuine guys I know, and even though we don't get a chance to see each other that often, when we do, I feel like we never miss a beat. He has a big heart, and always loves to share his life with his friends. I always look back fondly on the times working on our senior design project, crashing at his place, and all the times he beat me down on the tennis court. I feel blessed and privileged to call Johnny a friend, and am honored that he will be standing with me on my wedding day.

Simon

Simon came into my family when he married Faye, and I can honestly say that it has been such a blessing to have him in my life. He has been such an example to me of someone who loves God passionately, and someone who has never stopped struggling with what it means to follow Jesus. He is natural leader, and loves to share the things that are close to his heart with those around him. Simon is freaking hilarious, and for those that know him, one of the best story tellers in the world - I always end up laughing until it hurts when I'm around him! I am deeply blessed by his friendship, and God has really used Simon as a role model for me, in the way he lives his life, and loves others without abandon.