On June 9th, Joshua Leever (age 23) asked Greg Donohoe for Erica's hand in marriage (age17). On June 22 they announced their betrothal before the church.
In an age of trendy androgyny, it is great to see the rare beauty of a young man and lady, who have prepared for marriage.
Joshua started a Mini Barn business in Springville with his friend Travis. His honor of his parents and love of each of siblings, his faithful devotion to study the scripture has been a beautiful thing for us to witness.
Erica has honored her parents, helped to care for four small siblings, prepared meals and conducted herself without complaining. Her joy and smile have been an encouragement.
My heart is glad as I rejoice that God has had mercy on us as one more marriage comes to fruition. Jeremiah 7:34 speaks of a nation who is under the chastisement of our Great and Awesome God "Then I will cause to cease from the cities of Judah and from the streets of Jerusalem the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride For the land shall be desolate.”
See also Jeremiah 16:9 and 25:10. Later in Jeremiah 33:10 It speaks of the nation that turns to God 10 Thus says the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which you say shall be desolate without man and without beast, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast, 11 The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever
We thank God for your betrothal, Erica and Joshua.
We are a blessed people to again hear voices of the bride and bridegroom.
Please know it is not for your sakes alone, but this blessing for you is a blessing to those who hear and see. Please have patience with us all in the coming months when you would rather not have so much attention. As the first in your families, what ever you do is a precedent for those who follow. As a dear southern Presbyterian minister Steve Wilkins says. "Marriage is not just for us. It is for the Lord, and for the world." We rejoice with you and pray for great grace on your lives.
We love you and your families, thanking God always for you.
David & Esther Seppi Family
Victor and Verity (Cassie's sister) Feb. 15
