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Written by Ellen Wallace

Ellen Wallace is happily married to hubby Ryan. She is loving married life and coming up on one year of marriage. She hopes that you enjoy reading what she shares on this blog. Ellen Wallace has written a total of 30 posts.

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  1. Carole P

    Yeah! I get to be the first to sign your guestbook! :) Well…almost…but you can hardly count yourselves!
    The site looks good….ready for more though! :lol:

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:09 am


  2. Sarah Easley

    Hey Guys,

    I’m SO excited for ya’l!!! Can’t wait for the big day!!!

    Love ya’ll,
    Sarah

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:10 am


  3. Joel Wallace

    Hey. Congrats to both of you. Really proud of you two.
    God bless.

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:10 am


  4. Tammy Fulton

    I know now that Ryan and you were a couple made in heaven!! Both are computer freaks:):) I wish you both the best!! Keep me posted on all the details! Congrats!

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:11 am


  5. Sherry Carlstrom

    Go Ellen,

    Congratulations. May the Lord bless both of you as you seek to glorify Him in your growing relationship and married life together.

    Sherry Calrstrom

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:11 am


  6. Debbie Armour

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:11 am


  7. Holly Priest

    Hey Y’all,

    I’m soooo happy for ya!! Congratulations and I hope God blesses y’all with a great life together.
    Merry Christmas!

    Holly

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:12 am


  8. Angie Armour

    Ellen, my dad emailed me the news and I am SO HAPPY for you and Ryan!!! I look forward to checking back here and reading more of the details later when they are posted.

    Much love to you and your precious family! I KNOW that Ryan is a very blessed fellow!

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:12 am


  9. John Howard Robertson

    Congratulations! I read Ryan’s article in the MHEA newsletter and decided to check out your websites – very nice. May God bless you both.

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:13 am


  10. Miriam Webster

    Saw your news in the MHEA newsletter–Congratulations!! Ryan, you are a blessed guy. Ellen, saw your website too–great! Glad to hear your news and praying for a blessed and wonderful marriage. Look forward to keeping up with your updates.

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:13 am


  11. Miandra

    Congrats! I liked the newsletter. Good job! :)

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:13 am


  12. Beth Beckham

    You two are adorable together! It’s been fun watching you come to this point. I can’t wait for your wedding! Love you both! {{hugs}}

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:14 am


  13. Chad & Tamara Wallace

    Congratulations! We do pray that you will be seeking Him diligently as you prepare for His uniting you. Ryan, we haven’t met yet, but we would love to eventually. Proverbs 19:14 says, “House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.” We believe that is what you have found in Ellen. (And we’ve got no problems with her becoming a Wallace :) )

    Grace and Mercy to you both,
    chad & tamara

    Jan 23, 2009 @ 8:14 am


  14. Mary Long

    Hey there!
    I really like your site. I just looked at the pictures. Fun! ;)
    Well, Ellen, the day is approaching! :) I have the date on my calendar. I am praying for ya’ll!

    Love ya girl!
    Mary
    God bless!

    Jan 28, 2009 @ 2:57 am


  15. David Dowdell and Anne Johnson

    Dear Ellen and Ryan,
    We like your website. I wish Ryan would teach me how to set up one. Not really, but I’m impressed with anyone who knows how to do it. Both of you are impressive in your accomplishments. Ellen’s cookbook and Newsletters are enjoyed by our family. Thanks for keeping us on your mailing list.
    Lots of love,
    David and Anne

    Jan 30, 2009 @ 10:24 am


  16. Jessica Lindsey

    Congratulations you two! May God bless your upcoming marriage!

    Jan 30, 2009 @ 4:46 pm


  17. Christy Harrill

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. Congratulations to the both of you. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and more.

    Jan 31, 2009 @ 1:27 pm


  18. Loretta Baker

    We are so happy for both you and pray that God will continue to richly bless your lives together.

    Jan 31, 2009 @ 1:55 pm


  19. David Dowdell and Anne Johnson

    Hi !! We enjoyed perusing your website. Keep up the good works and wonderful attitudes that you both have. It is great to see how much family means to you both.
    Love, Anne and David

    Jan 31, 2009 @ 4:32 pm


  20. Lauren Dodds

    Hey Ellen…I’m so happy for you! I don’t think I’ve ever met Ryan but he sounds like a great guy, and you’re one of the sweetest people I know. Congratulations! What a sweet story :)

    Jan 31, 2009 @ 6:12 pm


  21. Tabitha

    Ellen,
    This is so sweet. I love your site. I like reading courtship stories. I am so happy for you two.
    A tid bit of advice: Don’t get so busy that you miss the moment.

    God is so good!

    Feb 02, 2009 @ 7:49 am


  22. Joeann Foster

    Hi Ellen,

    Congratulations to you and Ryan!! This medium to keep us all informed and be a part is great. Looking forward to checking back and seeing how it’s going. We love you and look forward to the big day. This is a sweet and exciting time. It brings back memories of our engagement time…sweet!! Yes, thru it all I remember feeling totally overwhelmed about God’s goodness and feeling so blessed. When Stephen and I were driving away after being married, I remember feeling such a feeling of thankfulness to everyone who helped and gave to make our wedding such a special, blessed day. It was truly overwhelming. “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, His love endures forever.” Ps 118:1 Rejoicing with you!!

    Feb 02, 2009 @ 9:07 am


  23. Dan Della Vella

    Congrats you two! This is the most detailed engagement site….ever!

    May the Lord bless your lives together.

    Feb 03, 2009 @ 12:03 pm


  24. Amanda Criss

    Ellen and Ryan,

    The site is great! — I’m so happy for you both and love you so much. May the Lord build your home into one that displays His love, grace, and compassion. Praying for you two. :)

    This is so exciting!

    Love,
    amanda

    Feb 04, 2009 @ 7:49 am


  25. Becky Hill

    Congratulations! and such a beautiful start to a great life together. Never leave Christ out of the center of your home, (through the bad times, as well as the good times) and, you and Ryan will be so very happy!!

    God bless your union!
    ps. Never stop your newsletter, I so thoroughly love keeping up with you and your family! (neighbors!)

    Feb 04, 2009 @ 8:05 am


  26. Gayle McClure

    Ellen,
    Congratulations and Best Wishes! That is strange the way Ryan proposed to you. . . unexpected and told you he loved you for the first time. That’s the way Gerald proposed to me. I even asked if if he knew what kind of ring he was giving me. My friend was business manager at Parker Kia for years, Debbie Wilson. . . Ryan probably knows her. Love your “Cooking with Ellen” website, but I never got my cookbook. Let me know the best way to get one. Take care!

    Feb 04, 2009 @ 9:41 am


  27. Kim Locke

    I love reading all about the courtship through the wedding. Thanks for letting us be a part!

    Feb 04, 2009 @ 11:52 am


  28. Meg Mullins

    Hey Ellen!! I love ya’lls wedding website!! Ya’ll are too cute! I am so glad you are so happy. These next few months will be so exciting for you…I bet you are the most organized bride ever! I can’t wait to meet Ryan. He is a special guy:)

    Love,
    your nutrition buddy!

    Feb 04, 2009 @ 1:01 pm


  29. Julianne Jackson

    Hey Ellen!
    I Love the website! Congragulations to you both! I can’t wait for the wedding! It will be so beautiful !
    God Bless!
    Julianne

    Feb 05, 2009 @ 10:36 am


  30. Aundrea Self

    Congrats, Ryan and Ellen.
    Ellen, he gave you a precious jewel because you are one yourself! I pray that God will continue to bless what is indeed a beautiful beginning.

    Best Wishes,
    Aundrea

    Feb 06, 2009 @ 4:01 pm


  31. Ginnie Monteith Hodges

    Ellen, I’m so excited for you and your future husband. Congratulations and I wish you as much happiness as your heart can hold! Take care, Ginnie

    Feb 06, 2009 @ 4:41 pm


  32. Brandi Krajewski

    Ellen,
    Just wanted to let you know that I am truly happy for you. I wish you and Ryan a long, happy life together. You are a beautiful person with a beautiful heart…you deserve happiness. I am so happy for you and plan to attend this great milestone in your life! If you need any help don’t hesitate to tell me!! I would love to help you do anything!

    Feb 08, 2009 @ 10:11 pm


  33. Stacy Hastey

    Super sweet story! I got all misty-eyed just reading about it. I know you both are going to have a wonderful life together.

    Feb 11, 2009 @ 7:05 am


  34. Pastor Sammy Burns

    Ryan & Ellen,
    It was a blessing to have our first counseling session! May the Lord continue to guide you both, and bless the ongoing preparations for the wedding.
    In Christ,
    Bro. Sammy

    Feb 11, 2009 @ 8:33 am


  35. Samantha Morgan

    Ryan and Ellen,

    Congratulations!!!
    Thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I enjoyed reading how God was working throughout it all. It is really encouraging to a lot of people out there who are also letting the Lord lead in this area.

    Blessings,
    Sam

    P.S. The site looks great!

    Feb 12, 2009 @ 11:20 am


  36. Aunt Marianne

    Congratulations & Best Wishes!! So happy for both of you. We have circled June 20 on our calendar and are looking forward to the day!! Keep those updates coming!

    Love & GO DAWGS,

    Aunt Marianne & Uncle James

    Feb 12, 2009 @ 7:12 pm


  37. Tiffany Margaret Miler

    Hey Ellen! :) I am so incredibly happy for you! The story is so sweet and I struggled to keep back happy tears! (again! :) ) I will keep praying for things to go smoothly! Let me know if i can help! The page is awsome as well! :)
    Tiffany

    Feb 14, 2009 @ 5:11 pm


  38. Kellin Mackey

    Congrats Ryan and Ellen!!! I am so happy for you both! Ellen you are so blessed to have such a godly young man as your fiance, and Ryan is also so blessed to have such a sweet and godly young lady as his fiance. Ellen, you have been such a great friend to me, since I met you at SCHE. I think you are a great role model!!! I can’t wait until the wedding! God Bless you both!!!!

    Feb 14, 2009 @ 5:25 pm


  39. Bethany Baxter (formerly Duncan)

    Hey Ellen! I heard about your wedding website and had to check it out! I loved reading your engagement story, and I am so happy for you both :) Congratulations to you and Ryan!!

    Feb 23, 2009 @ 12:14 am


  40. The Kilpatrick's

    We are so very happy for you. The example you set for our children in your walk means a great deal to us. We look forward to meeting the lucky young man. God bless

    Feb 25, 2009 @ 10:32 pm


  41. Toni Spencer

    congrats Ryan and Ellen! I’m so glad to see that everything is going great for you!! I’m really proud to see that Ryan is going back to school!! way to go!! I am so happy for both of ya’ll and hope you have a wonderful life together! god bless you! Love Toni

    Feb 26, 2009 @ 4:11 pm


  42. ASHLEY

    HEY,
    ELLEN JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!! YOU ARE SUCH A GREAT PERSON AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

    Feb 28, 2009 @ 4:20 pm


  43. Sarah Long

    I REALLY like it! If I ever get married, ya’ll will have to fix me a website. :)

    Mar 24, 2009 @ 9:24 pm


  44. Karla Hudson

    The girls and I just read your story. My favorite part is where you asked Ryan to ask your dad first before going out with him. Your obedience to your dad spoke volumes to Ryan about your character.

    Apr 01, 2009 @ 12:01 pm


  45. Kelsey Blackford

    Hi Ellen,
    I am so excited for y’all!!!! Love your site and your story. Can’t wait for y’all to post more.

    Apr 28, 2009 @ 7:56 pm


  46. Brianna Bell

    Congratulations! The big day is getting creeping up on ya. I wish you the best of luck, I can’t wait for you to post more, I’ve enjoyed reading your story.

    May 01, 2009 @ 5:19 pm


  47. melinda wallace

    Congratulations Ryan and Ellen! So happy for ya’ll! Joel and I will be praying for you both and I know the Lord has great things in store for ya’ll! We love ya’ll very much! I really like the site!

    May 22, 2009 @ 7:34 pm


  48. The Porches

    Dearest Ryan and Ellen, We are so thrilled for the adventure you begin! What a blessing it is to see a young couple devoted to God and His plan…..and to do it HIS way.
    We are hoping to attend. Summer school and work schedules are extremely limiting…..but we are hopeful!
    Ryan, we love you so and praise God for your faithfulness to Him. Ellen dear, we look forward to meeting you in person and thank you for the postings…..it helps us feel connected to your process, even though we are far away.
    We love you both!!!
    Aunt Kathy

    May 24, 2009 @ 6:56 am


  49. Brooke, Matt, Lilly, & Claire Jackson

    Congratulations on the upcoming wedding!! We are excited about coming!!

    May 24, 2009 @ 6:52 pm


  50. Donna B. Bryan

    When I received your wedding invitation I thought what a perfect couple! I am so happy for you.
    Lord bless you.

    May 26, 2009 @ 5:46 pm


  51. Barbara Blakeney

    This is a great website. You two are so cute together. I hope you have many, many happy years together. May God bless your marriage.

    May 27, 2009 @ 8:56 am


  52. Jackie Miller

    Congratulations Ellen and Ryan. Ryan, I don’t know if you fully know the depth of love that Ellen has for you. Ellen’s very very excited about becoming your wife. Although I don’t know you. Through Ellen I’ve learned that you’re one great young man. Ellen, I’ll see you @ work and continue to share in your joy until that special day. May God greatly bless you and Ryan with manny years of happiness.

    May 29, 2009 @ 6:38 am


  53. Kelsey Blackford

    Just twelve days left!!! I am so excited for y’all.

    Jun 07, 2009 @ 6:31 pm


  54. Rebekah Garbutt

    Ellen & Ryan,
    I so enjoyed reading your story, and seeing how God has worked in both your lives. May He shower you with blessings as you seek to serve Him together!
    And CONGRATULATIONS!! :-)

    Jun 09, 2009 @ 8:12 pm


  55. Linda Sue Stuart

    It’s hard to believe that you have grown up into such a pretty young lady in such a short time. I remember when you were just a little kid, but I also remember when your dad and I were little kids going to PG Baptist Church together. Time does fly. As you embark on this journey of your life with Ryan, I wish you God’s blessings. It has been so refreshing to see you and Ryan going about this courtship the way our Lord would have you do. Thanks for all the updates and receipes. Have a great wedding and a God filled life together. Love in Christ. Linda Sue and Fred Stuart

    Jun 10, 2009 @ 10:56 am


  56. Megan Carpenter

    I love reading yalls story, its truly amazing. God has blessed yall in so many ways. You two are truly a couple for people my age to look up to. I am so happy for you Ellen!

    Jun 13, 2009 @ 11:46 am


  57. Gary and Jane Hensarling

    We rejoice with you as you enter into your new lives as one – a precious opportunity to give the Lord glory with your lives!

    Jun 13, 2009 @ 2:56 pm


  58. Dawn Gregory

    Ellen, I can’t wait for the wedding, the house will be just lovely, with you and Ryan, it will be a beautiful wedding.

    Jun 15, 2009 @ 8:19 pm


  59. Bridget Worthy

    Ryan and Ellen: Congratulations! The two of you are about to embark on journey that can be remarkable and unforgettable. The most important thing to remember is to put GOD first and let Him guide you and lead you. Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. May God bless you throughout your journey together. Communication with each other is very important.

    Jun 16, 2009 @ 8:15 am


  60. NiNi &Aunt Pam &Uncle Fant

    We are so proud of you both and that you will be sharing the love you have for each other, and that love is centered around Christ. Looking forward to the wedding–we are sure that it will be beautiful!!
    Much love and all the blessings to you both!!

    Jun 16, 2009 @ 4:50 pm


  61. Holly Jackson

    Hey Ya’ll!
    I just want to say that you two make one cute couple! God certainly knew what He was doing when He brought ya’ll together.I’m so happy for you two! Can’t wait for the wedding!!

    Jun 17, 2009 @ 1:04 pm


  62. Susan Dobbs

    What a wonderful website celebrating the two of you and your wedding! Can’t wait to see you walk down the aisle!

    Susan and Steve Dobbs and Nathaniel

    Jun 17, 2009 @ 4:12 pm


  63. Carole

    It’s nearly here!!! :D
    So excited for both of you!!

    Jun 19, 2009 @ 6:12 am


  64. Ms. Candy

    I’m so glad that you invited me to your wedding! I had a great time. I hope I’m still alive to see Adam get married. Wow–ya’might have to wheel me down, David II. Sarah, 7 more months, and you’ll be Beetlin’ on!!

    Jun 24, 2009 @ 4:45 pm


  65. Candy Broyles

    I would love to see the recipe for that rich, yummy dip you served at the wedding. It was fluffy and white. Does that give you any clue?

    Jul 01, 2009 @ 7:02 am


  66. Sarah Easley

    Congrats!!!! Can’t believe it’s been 2 weeks already!!! I’m so happy for ya’ll and pray for you everyday!

    Love ya’ll lots!

    Sarah

    Jul 04, 2009 @ 11:49 am


  67. Patrycja Gullett

    Hi Ellen! I am so happy for you! I couldn’t make it to the wedding, but I have been trying to keep up on your website. You looked very beautiful!
    God bless you both!
    Love,
    Patrycja

    Jul 08, 2009 @ 5:51 am


  68. Carolyn Bailey

    Your website looks great! Ryan, thanks for sharing leftover wedding cake with me today! :-)

    Love you both!
    –cb

    Jul 26, 2009 @ 5:12 pm

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