Frazier and Danika's Wedding

Danika and Frazier were married October 7 in the Seattle Temple. I hope I can tell the story of their meeting with the poignancy it deserves.

Frazier was serving a mission in Manaus, Brazil when he became too ill to continue. He was sent home and released, with the expectation that surgery would be needed. After a few consultations, he was able to have surgery to remove his gall bladder. While he was recovering, he came with me to the temple. I work 2pm-10pm so while I was in the office, he would attend sessions.

Danika received her mission call to Sidney, Australia at that time. She attended the temple for the first time with her bishop and family. When she saw Frazier sitting in the celestial room, she thought she recognized him. She asked her bishop if he recognized him, after all they were in the same stake. But he responded that he didn't know him.

A few weeks later, Danika attended the temple again, and wouldn't you know it, Frazier was there. She was curious, but she left for the MTC shortly thereafter. Frazier too was ready to leave. He was reassigned to Orlando, Florida-Portuguese speaking. 

Eighteen months later they returned. It was time to report to the high council and stake presidency. We were all sitting together in the high council room and she sees him. There he is again! After the meeting, Danika went on facebook to find Frazier. She looked through everyone in President Flake's account because that man knows everyone. 

It wasn't long before they saw each other at Institute and began dating. If I remember right it was 3 months until they were engaged. And now we are celebrating.