Emily's engagement

We are so happy that Emily is engaged to Bronson Gardner from Astoria, Oregon. He is such a fine young man and well suited for Emily. They met her second day at BYU in September of 2014. While he was teaching the Sunday School class on that first Sunday of the new semester, Emily was impressed with him and had the thought that she should get to know him better.

He happened to sit by her in the 3rd hour for Sacrament meeting and as they were talking, he felt impressed that he should get to know her, too. Soon they were dating and have continued to date since then. As in all relationships, there are some up and down days, but through it all, the spirit confirmed to them that this was good and to continue. 

They blend well together, complimenting each others strengths and weaknesses. Their deep spiritual testimonies will be the foundation to succeed in marriage. 

We are very happy to welcome Bronson in to our family. His parents are Jim & Michelle Gardner. Jim is from Hermiston, Oregon, and Michelle from Orem, Utah. Bronson is the oldest with 3 siblings. Jessica, his only sister is at BYU Provo, Damon is graduating from high school and leaving July 8 for the Macon, Georgia Mission. Logan is 14. They are a wonderful family and have strong roots in the gospel in his extended family. Bronson is one of the oldest of the grandchildren on both sides. Bronson served his mission in Bolivia, and is studying Business at BYU.

It's hard to believe we are now at the end of our children marrying. We're grateful for Emily's desires to marry in the temple to a choice young man. She is well prepared to make this important step in her life.