Here We Are, Nashville!

What’s that all about, Donna? Oh, it’s not the Grand Ole Opry — though yes, we do have tickets for its 100th Anniversary! Yee haw!

And it’s not about taking a scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains (though I wouldn’t mind a stop for some southern barbecue along the way). No, this trip is about something far more heart-stirring than twangy tunes and Tennessee trails.

My one and only granddaughter — the rose among five grandsons — Alexia Gabrielle Wallace, is getting married! She’ll be saying “I do” to the love of her life, Winston Rose, tomorrow -- Thursday, October 16th.

I’m as giddy as a schoolgirl, ready to witness this knot-tying that I pray will be a forever love, rooted deep in faith and watered daily by grace.

Of course I'm being nostalic. Add teary-eyed to that. I just sent a text message to Alexia Wallace. "I can't wait to see my beautiful granddaughter coming down that aisle. Yes, I'll be tearing up because I remember Papa and me teaching you to walk while your mom and dad were out of town.

They came through our back door to pick you and Payton up. And there came Alexia -- with her little hands in the air -- walking to your mom and dad. Skip to your wedding day and you'll be holding onto your daddy as he gives you to wonderful Winston." More tears to come!

Alexia met Winston while attending the Legacy School of Ministry in Nashville. During her first year there, she didn’t just earn a certificate — she earned a deeper walk with God. She learned to live holistically healthy, holy unto the Lord, humble, honorable, and hungry for Kingdom work. And in that sacred atmosphere, surrounded by God’s people, she experienced His presence in powerful ways.

When her first year ended, Alexia prayed about what came next. God’s whisper was clear: Stay a little longer. So she did — serving others, mentoring new students, and saying yes to more growth and outreach. And wouldn’t you know it — while walking faithfully in God’s will, she crossed paths with the man who would one day win her heart.

Winston didn’t just show up with charm; he showed up with honor. He drove all the way from Nashville to Epiphany Ranch in East Texas and, with old-fashioned respect, asked her parents, “May I have the honor of dating your daughter?” Be still my heart — chivalry lives!

So, here we are, Nashville — ready to celebrate love, faith, and the God who still writes the most beautiful love stories.

“Every good and perfect gift is from above…” — James 1:17

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