Posted on 12/03/2007 8:29:41 AM PST by Islander7
SMITHDALE --A Mississippian who lost both legs in Iraq has married his girlfriend in a hospital-room ceremony.
Army Spec. Josh A. Wells, 21, married Brandi M. Clark, 19, in a Nov. 20 ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
Wells was injured in a Nov. 2 attack on the Stryker Light Armored Vehicle he was driving.
The couple dated throughout Wells' previous deployment to Germany and were engaged in July, with a plan to marry upon his return from an 18-month tour of duty in Iraq.
(Excerpt) Read more at sunherald.com ...
A name is a name and yours is beautiful. What’s more important is what’s in your heart. Your story brought tears to this crusty old sailor’s eyes. Your husband gave so much more to his country than most anybody else, and this comes from a 20 year Navy vet.
May God bestow his loving grace and blessings on you two and your marriage.
In Jesus’ Name,
Amen
Hey TE come on in here & say hello to Brandi & Josh..~Pandy~
I’m in Maryland, Baltimore/DC area, but originally from Ohio.
come read this
Originally from the coast of NC (10th generation). Been living in Norfolk, VA since the Navy transferred me there in 1978.
BTW, I have a cousin who lives somewhere in the San Antonio area. Freepmail me if you want name, I don’t have address.
BEATITUDES OF MARRIAGE
Blessed are the husband and wife who continue to be affectionate, considerate, and loving after the wedding bells have ceased ringing.
Blessed are the husband and wife who are as polite and courteous to one another as they are to their friends.
Blessed are they who love their mates more than any other person in the world, and who joyfully fulfill their marriage vow of a lifetime of fidelity and mutual helpfulness to one another.
Blessed are they who attain parenthood, for children are a heritage of the Lord.
Blessed are they who remember to thank God for their food before they partake of it, and who set apart some time each day for the reading of the Bible and for prayer.
Blessed are those mates who never speak loudly to one another, and who make their home a place where seldom is heard a discouraging word.
Blessed are the husband and wife who faithfully attend the worship service of the church, and who work together in the church for the advancement of Christs kingdom.
Blessed are the husband and wife who can work out the problems of adjustment without interference from relatives.
Blessed is the couple which has complete understanding about financial matters, and have worked out a perfect partnership, with all money under the control of both.
Blessed are the husband and wife who humbly dedicate their lives and their homes to Christ, and who practice the teachings of Christ in the home by being unselfish, loyal and loving.
Welcome to FR, Brandi and congratulations.
I live in NJ now. I am from Texas (started in Seguin, which is near San Antonio; then moved to Houston; then to Fort Worth).
I hope the both of you have many wonderful years together. Congratulations!
TigersEye
Great story!
Blessings and congratulations to you Josh and Brandi Wells, may you have a long and prosperous marriage!
Thank you for your service to our wonderful country!
Blessings to you both, Brandi and Josh. It is truly a miracle when two people meet, fall in love and overcome all obstacles to be together. Love stories like yours don’t happen often, and I believe God must have His Hand on your union.
I hope you can update us with an address......Christmas cards, you know. (((((((((Brandi and Josh)))))))))
Wow. I’m having monitor problems too. BTT.
>>im kinda nervous though, this is my first move away from home. <<
Brandi, our dear darling new member, don’t you get it yet? You now have a huge family that you can take with you wherever you go! LOL! You are one of us now and you will never need to feel alone or nervous. This huge FreeRepublic family will be here for you.
I’d type more but right now my screen seems awfully blurry.
Much love to you and Josh!
Dear Brandi and Josh...God Bless you both! I wish you two all the happiness possible. Mrs. GRRRRR and I have been married for 28 years this coming Feb.
It takes lots of hard work but you two may have just conquered the hardest part: making the committement!
Merry Christmas and take good care of each other!!
PS: Free Republic is about the BEST FAMILY you could ask for if you can’t be at home.
There are “Freepers” in San Antone that I KNOW would be happy to help you out finding a place, job etc.
FREEPERS take care of each other.
Just look for the Texas location and send some emails to them...
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This deserves a NASCAR Ping list!
This thread rocks, what wonderful Americans we have...there is no other place in the world, in history like America!!
Merry Christmas to all!! (sniff!)
Maybe we could use this one??
Mr. & Mrs. J. Wells
C/O Brook Army Medical Center
3851 Roger Brooke Drive
Fort Sam Houston, Tx 78234
Have a wonderful life together!
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Josh, thank you for your service and Brandi, thank you for your dedication to your husband.
May the Lord Bless and Keep You and I wish you the best Christmas ever!
RE: “What’s wrong with my name?”
The answer is ...nothing. What IS wrong is some folks on this board who feel the need to fire off smartassed remarks, no matter what. Ignore them.
I join in welcoming you to the board and thanks to grok for the ping.
My 18 year old son just yesterday swore his oath for the USMC reserves, so my support for our troops has become very personal.
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