WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS!

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On January 1st a special visitor arrived at the Jensen household. But first, a little history.

Last year Julia began corresponding with a young man named Lee Parish, from Rush Springs, OK. When Julia made a trip to the states last fall, she and Lee made arrangements to meet, and shortly afterward, they began an official courtship. Things continued to go well, and plans were made for Lee to come here to visit us.

He arrived on the 1st, and on January 4, Lee proposed to Julia. She said YES!! 😱 Details have not been worked out yet, but they plan to be married some time during our furlough this year, which will be July - September. Our congratulations to Julia and Lee! We are very happy for them. Please keep them in your prayers, as they prepare to walk the Christian life together.

In Christian Love,
George and Joy

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Photos

Lee and Julia
A happy couple!

Comments

[Shasta]

CONGRATS!!!
WOW!! What a wonderful treat to read this cold day in Tennessee! You look amazingly happy and I can not tell you just how excited I am for you all!!!

[the Heck Family]

Congratulations!
Congratulations Jewels and H.R.D.!! We are very happy for you both. You have our love and prayers. xoxo the Hecks

[Wayne Miller]

Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful news with us! Sure happy for Lee, Julia, and your family! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! God bless!

[Nadine Kading]

That's Wonderful
My congrats to everyone! Keep us posted. It must be something in the air this holiday season: have heard of several engagements, most exciting for us, our Kristi. She and Doug have been officially dating over a year and everyone pretty much figured something more permanent was in the works. He called and talked to Lyle the first part of Dec. Then, just before Christmas, after their Church Career Group had a nursing home ministry, he disappeared. When she tracked him down in a conference room, he gave her the ring and asked if she'd marry him. (Said he chose the nursing home to symbolize the endurance of his committment. Only thing that might have been more long-lasting he thought was a cemetery, but as he didn't have one handy, he'd picked the nursing home, hoping they would plan to grow old together. (c: The date is April 17 down there in SC. They probably will stop off here for a reception as they return from their honeymoon. --- Hey, it's cold and snowy in IA. You've probably heard, but it makes that one cold, snowy IA winter you experienced look like a baby winter. We were without power 36 hrs. Every time they get the snow pushed back, another blizzard. Up to 6 in. coming tomorrow. Another big storm forming in the Pacific for the end of next week. Some days we don't get up to zero. Reminds me of THE LONG WINTER by Laura Ingalls Wilder! Happy New Year, Nadine

[kup]

My my that IS wonderful. Julia may the Lord bless the two of you with a terrific life together. The Lord can always use a sweet couple. That is just terrific news!!! Congradulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! just ken

[Mr. Burt & Mrs. Michelle]

Congratulations!
Congratulations Julia and Lee. You always look happy, but you look happier this week than you did a few days ago, Julia. ;o) We're very happy for you both!!

[Karl]

Please pass along my sincere congratulations to this hansome couple. Lee has a good face. I hope I will one day be able to meet him. I will be praying for their happines and service to our Heavenly Father. I am very happy for them. You have such a sweet daughter who has many talents. God bless all of you. What wonderful news. Karl

[Patrick]

Fantastic!
Dear Jensens, Thanks for passing along the news! Lee and Julia will be in our prayers here. May the Lord bless them and you all.

[Gee Family]

Congratulations!
Congratulations to you both!! May God bless you with a wonderful and long life together in His service. The Gee Family

[Barb Smith]

ALRIGHT
I am so happy for this news. May God bless you with your decision.

[Rob Redden]

Congratulations!
Julia and Lee, I want to congratulate you both on your engagement. May God continue to bless you in every way.

[Cheryl Cozort]

RH honeymoon!
The one thing we've never had in 20 years is a wedding at RH!!! Well, okay, maybe not a good idea, but it sure would be nice to see you both there, Julia! Congratulations to both of you and to the whole Jensen family. You are about to enter another phase of life. It is a terrific one when our children choose well! Love you all, Cheryl and Keith.

[Barney & June Roe]

Congratulations to Julia & Lee
So happy to hear that you are going to have an addition to your family. Lee, you are getting a really, really good Christian woman, take care of her. Love ya

[Donna pikas]

Congratulations
I also wanted to congratulate both on the wonderful news. Julia, your noni was keeping me informed. She has been pretty excited and happy for you as we all are. I know you will have a very exciting and happy life together. Love, aunt donna

[Jim Foltz]

Congratulations Julia
Since this guy is an OKIE he must be good. A wedding is a wonderful family time too. Last year when Lori and Allen got married we enjoyed all the plans and the event. Enjoy this time together. Love Jim and Betty.