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Tuesday 26 May 2015

Photo of US marine and his bride praying before wedding goes viral

U.S. Marine Cpl. Caleb Earwood wanted a moment to pray with his bride-to-be Maggie before their wedding ceremony on Saturday. Now the photo of the couple holding hands in prayer has gone viral.

The ceremony was about to start in Asheville, N.C., when Caleb went to the cabin where Maggie was preparing for the wedding ceremony. The couple then joined their hands around a corner to not break the tradition of the groom seeing his bride before the altar.

"They hid me in a room and he stepped up on the stairwell and he stuck his hand out and I grabbed his hand," Maggie Earwood told ABC News.

Caleb prayed for the couple's marriage, asking that their union be strong enough to serve as an example for young couples, as Maggie held back tears.

"It broke me down," Maggie said, "to know that we felt the same way about God. It just made me happy."

The incredible moment was captured by wedding photographer Dwayne Schmidt, who later uploaded it to his Facebook page where it received an overwhelming positive response.

"Beautiful picture. It brought tears to my eyes. The bride is showing some raw emotion and love. You captured how affected she was by his words!!!!" wrote one Facebook commenter.

"This is a great way to start on a journey together," wrote another.

"So many people are emailing me," Schmidt said, "saying thank you for sharing this. It's what America is supposed to be about."

The couple is currently on honeymoon until they return to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, N.C., where Caleb is based.


Photo credit Dwayne Schmidt

128 comments:

Anonymous said...

This is so cooool








OMG! This post killed me. read this. LMAOO.

Anonymous said...

Very stale news

Unknown said...

Ooohh so lovely

kemikane said...

Awww a foundation laid on God cannot be broken. God bless you for inspiring the baby mama's that there's marriage than leg opening.

Unknown said...

Trust the paparazzi

www.glowyshoe.com said...

Awwww this picture really got me..every couple should know that they Need God in their jorney of marriage

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Unknown said...

Awwwww! This is so cute

Dave Mide said...

Lovely pic

snowflix said...

So lovely and should be emulated as well. Happy married life to them #onelovefromsnow#

Unknown said...

Awww so lovely. *Wiping tears*

Unknown said...

Awesome! ~ceze

Unknown said...

Beautiful!
Putting God first its a sure foundation 4 thr marriage! I love dis!

BigChamps said...

It's good to commit the Lord into our activities, his the author & finisher of our faith

Anonymous said...

Awesome 😂

Quiny said...

Awwww...hml

Unknown said...

So touching

Anonymous said...

D MAN NIDED DS PRYER...TOMJERRYSWIT

Anonymous said...

God b4 everything

Anonymous said...

Wow! I so much love dis, U will never find this act with d stupid kardashian clan. D most Useless family on earth!

Unknown said...

Linda this is not a new story.its been more than a year ago

Unknown said...

Linda this is a old news. give us sumtin fresh

Unknown said...

Linda this is a very old gist

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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This is just lovely no doubt....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Alloy Chikezie said...

Awwww! That's so Lovely. Wishing them a blissful marriage.

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Unknown said...

God bless their union

Anonymous said...

This brought tears to my eyes

prettiyz said...

May God grant them their heart desire and a peaceful marriage

Unknown said...

Awwww, It's beautiful that they prayed together b4 d wedding, may God bless their home...

Unknown said...

Ooh glorious God! Lost for words, a match made in heaven. To be married to someone who is in the same place with you in God is one of the greatest gift in life. Father bring him close to you ( you know who lord) thank you Jesus...

Anonymous said...

May God bless them.

Unknown said...

BleSs you my couple of the year. I tap from this couples' mind set. My my groom love the Lord just like I do. #tearsinmyeyes

Unknown said...

B4 God is God, afta God is God.. alwz put him first in everytin


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ejoec said...

Oh so beautiful.

Unknown said...

Nice one

Unknown said...

Wow! A marriage built on God will surely survive the storms of life.

eka said...

l saw d picture too
It depicted true emotions

Kponskii said...

Awwwww!!! Such love and devotion. May their union be every thing they hope for it to be...and more.

Fuck your opinion said...

God ain't gonna fall to help their marriage. No be by prayer. Even pastor marriage de crash

Anonymous said...

OMG every since i've been coming on here to check up stories dis is the ONLY one dat brought tears to my eyes.. I mean hw lovely is dis? A couple dat prays together, stays 2geda! God first. God bless your Union Amen!

Unknown said...

I don't knoiw why but am crying

Anonymous said...

Awww. I hardly comment on dis blog, but had 2 do this 2day.dis brought a lot of tears 2 my house.its d best thing wen both spouses feel the same way about God, d d spiritual things of God,isn't dat Wat matters in life d most. Am sure @ dis point d bride was crying because she knew she had married her perfect will from God.i use this as a point of contact 2 my life.

Unknown said...

Awwwww....romantically touching, I love this scene. God bless ur marriage folkz

Unknown said...

Aww dats so swt of dem.. God bless der union

Chara said...

nice one... God bless your union

Unknown said...

This seem to be the best info for 'to be couples' at this critical time in the world.

Unknown said...

This is really America. The ultra liberal American media constantly presents a one sided insight into the country with the largest Christian population in the world. real Christianity born of devotion to God, not economic needs like ours.

Nky said...

Wow! Putting God first.

Sass said...

So sweet. Nothing like a prayerful man

Anonymous said...

Awww I love them already and Amen to their prayer the have made God their foundation. This is wat we shld emulate good values

Anonymous said...

There is nothing as beautiful as marrying someone who shares same faith as you.

Heavenly father, give me the grace to overlook all the money that Alhaji is throwing at me, help me to say yes to the one man I know, who can encourage me to grow my faith in Christ Jesus. Amen!




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Unknown said...

Awww, I believe they will have a blessed union.


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Anonymous said...

Like every journey... One needs to pray before taking the first step and these two have began their adventure with God that the plan to stay together for a long time and may God fill them lasting wine for the journey as Christ did for the couple at Cana.

Unknown said...

Awww!
Touching!

Riah said...

Awwww* this brought tears to my eyes # inspiring #.....

Unknown said...

God over everything...Wow ! Congratulations to them

Eagle Eyes Media said...

It begins and ends in prayer and praise.

Unknown said...

May God bless their union

Unknown said...

Awwww. This is beautiful. When God is the there from the beginning..... the journey is smooth

Anonymous said...

Thank God he still remembered God is first.

NaijaDeltaBabe said...

But how is dis news?

Unknown said...

This jus made me so happy

AliBaba DeKingMaker said...

So nice of them. Soldier God is your guide.

Abraham Ndu said...

Sweet Jesus...

Unknown said...

It is so touching... Their expression says it all!

oscar said...

God bless their union, brought tears to my eyes too..

Unknown said...

great to see they still know who is in charge GOD

angelite said...

Awwwwwwwww...dahs sweet

Miriam David said...

This is soooo sweet! I'm tearing up.

jennykurt said...

Dats luvly

yawanow said...

Love is a beautiful feeling esp with the right person.

Abraham Ndu said...

If I don't feel this strongly for someone...am nt getting married!!!

Unknown said...

Awww...bwtiful. God bless their union

Lilian Fc Barcelona said...

Oh dear! This is perfect.God is everything.

Tsafe said...

I could not hold back the hot tears, this is so touching. There's nothing as good as having a spouse that feels same way you do about God. With this type of beginning, I can only imagine what their marriage would be like. Young people should emulate them. God bless and preserve their union and help them weather the storms when they come iJn.

Anonymous said...

Awwww sweet!

God bless your marriage. In Jesus name that you prayed.

Amen

Tolu Abiodun said...

Start the Journey this way, and you will weather any storm together

Manuel Kunmi said...

God bless their marriage

Anonymous said...

honestly..we need to hear more inspiring true live stories.

Anonymous said...

This is what Nigeria needs.. Prayers in abundance.. God bless their union... God first over all... HML

Anonymous said...

This is what Nigeria needs.. Prayers in abundance.. God bless their union... God first over all... HML

Unknown said...

Aww, i am touched, may god grant every wish of this God fearing couple

Unknown said...

Their union is blessed already....so thoughtful
of the both.

Chi chi said...

For without God we can do nothing. Hold your wives, children, husband, brothers, sisters hand and degree.

God bless this marriage and make it fruitful. Amen

Unknown said...

Putting God first in everything we do... God bless their marriage

Anonymous said...

I just read the comments on this post and I see more women than men very sad, a lot of men in this part of the world have never considered it the best thing to do is to have relationship with Christ not seeking God for only material blessings but about facing day to day challenges with the holy spirit as your guide.

I love the fact that the man is leading in prayer, men are always shouting am the head of the home but are never ever the head of the home spiritually it is not only about being a provider but much more.

I hardly hear men say the pray for their wives only if the knew the spiritual authority they have over their wife and children.

Unknown said...

Dis pix just reminds me of d song dat goes thus: On Christ d solid rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand....

Anonymous said...

Awwww, this made my eyes very teary.... A couple that prays together stays together...... making God the foundation of your marriage and home is the major KEY factor young couples are beginning to forget..


God bless their home.

Anonymous said...

O God please keep their marriage strong and intact until they grow old and only death makes them part.

Anonymous said...

Fuck your fucked up opinion Idiat!!

Unknown said...

Awwwwww this is do touching

Unknown said...

Awwwwww this is do touching

phatgal said...

wow!awesome

Unknown said...

Awwwwww! God comes first in all we do, I love the fact dat dey acknowledge this. Linda take note!

Unknown said...

Dats good nah

Unknown said...

You need God in your life, to know him and his ways, then you will understand that he is the everlasting rock. There is no failure in him and anything committed to him, try and see! Tested and trusted. Look for a Dominion City Church around you and start attending, my dear your life will never be the same. Jesus loves you

Davido's driver said...

Hope they are praying to God n not god?

Anonymous said...

Why don't you just die... Hateful bastard

Unknown said...

Wow! Dis is gracious, and lovely of them. God bless them abundantly. HML to them.

Unknown said...

Starting their marriage the right way. God should be the first in every thing.

ary said...

Awwww

ary said...

Awwww

Anonymous said...

In the USA there motto is "IN GOD WE TRUST". In Nigeria it is now "IN BUHARI WE TRUST". LOL!!!

Unknown said...

THAT IS A GOOD WAY TO START THEIR MATRIMONIAL LIFE...HAPPY MARRIED LIFE

Unknown said...

Hmnnnnnnnnn, So we have Americans who still have regard for God. Interesting , Oh God revive America

Anonymous said...

Must you bring the Kardashian family into this?
Na wa o!





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Kelvin Wealthy Obasohan said...

My prayer for the both of the is that may God keep them strong thru their marriage and help them in every area of their lives. Is good to start with God in Your marriage.

Anonymous said...

The media was making news for veterans day yesterday by highlighting this story.

Subomi said...

very cool, very touching, smart men pray with their partners.

SF. Emmanuel said...

Noted madam Linda

Esang said...

your marriage will indeed be an example to both the young and the old even as you have wished.HML

Unknown said...

May God bless ur union.

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Juleslouis said...

Aww. I'm speechless.

Shalis said...

The family that prays together, stays together...God bless them and me too

Anonymous said...

Kmt abeg this is rubbish. All for attention. . Who took the pic? Something that should be done privately but to gain attention the call someone to take pic. .I bet you they didn't even pray kmt. .

Anonymous said...

i love dis pics, its really uplifting, since what we see these days are boko harams evil agenda and demonic mentality.

Unknown said...

Indeed very lovely pics and thoughtful of them.A right and solid
foundation

Betty said...

May the good Lord bless, favour and cause His face to shine on you guy IJN

MY TURN said...

SWEEEET and because you started with God... your union will stand whatever test comes your way.

Amy said...

The photographer covering the wedding. Everything is not about publicity.

Unknown said...

May God bless ur marriage

Unknown said...

Touching

Unknown said...

I dnt usually comment, buh i cudnt pass this. I pray God can open our eyes to see the blessings on a marriage built on God. a replica of mine. God bless this post. Best ever post on LIB. Linda take note

Anonymous said...

Wow Linda! good to see a positive story on your blog. I'm tired of the toxic stories.

Anonymous said...

I read the full story on IG. The bride said the groom's hand was shaking as he prayed. So touching <3

Anonymous said...

May America return to God! And all nations

Anonymous said...

Thank God for this Union. This is a typical example of what Marriage should be instead of all this so-called "Baby Mamas" who are flaunting Babies created by GOD and calling them "baby bump". May God Bless this couple and May they never get a divorce for any reason whatsoever.

Anonymous said...

This is marriage in heaven made on earth…. GOD lives in both of them…Blessed Couples…Blessed Children…Blessed Living earth as heaven…Blessed home in heaven…after living on earth… to the glory of GOD… Love you..

Anonymous said...

This is marriage in heaven made on earth…. GOD lives in both of them…Blessed Couples…Blessed Children…Blessed Living earth as heaven…Blessed home in heaven…after living on earth… to the glory of GOD… Love you..

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