Redeemer Lutheran Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Salina Country Club

Reception

Wedding  Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Gene&nbsp;was&nbsp;living&nbsp;in&nbsp;Lubbock,&nbsp;TX&nbsp;and&nbsp;had&nbsp;come&nbsp;to&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;for&nbsp;a&nbsp;20th&nbsp;year&nbsp;High&nbsp;School&nbsp;Reunion.&nbsp;Partnered&nbsp;with&nbsp;another,&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;more&nbsp;here&nbsp;than&nbsp;was&nbsp;being&nbsp;first&nbsp;seen.&nbsp;Gene&nbsp;seemed&nbsp;happy,&nbsp;and&nbsp;yet,&nbsp;a&nbsp;dark&nbsp;hold&nbsp;was&nbsp;keeping&nbsp;him&nbsp;locked&nbsp;away&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;very&nbsp;harsh&nbsp;relationship.&nbsp;On&nbsp;the&nbsp;last&nbsp;day&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;reunion,&nbsp;chance&nbsp;decided&nbsp;that&nbsp;Kelley&nbsp;would&nbsp;invite&nbsp;Kyle&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;house&nbsp;reception.&nbsp;Kyle,&nbsp;who&nbsp;had&nbsp;always&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;"crush"&nbsp;on&nbsp;Gene&nbsp;since&nbsp;their&nbsp;younger&nbsp;days&nbsp;in&nbsp;Sun&nbsp;Yi's&nbsp;Tae&nbsp;Kwon&nbsp;Do&nbsp;(unbeknownst&nbsp;to&nbsp;even&nbsp;Gene),&nbsp;could&nbsp;see&nbsp;the&nbsp;pain&nbsp;and&nbsp;suffering&nbsp;Gene&nbsp;was&nbsp;going&nbsp;through. A&nbsp;year&nbsp;later,&nbsp;and&nbsp;by&nbsp;this&nbsp;time&nbsp;an&nbsp;online&nbsp;friendship&nbsp;of&nbsp;communication&nbsp;had&nbsp;developed,&nbsp;Kyle&nbsp;began&nbsp;worrying&nbsp;the&nbsp;worst&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;friend.&nbsp;When&nbsp;Gene&nbsp;had&nbsp;a&nbsp;chance&nbsp;to&nbsp;finally&nbsp;leave&nbsp;his&nbsp;dangerous&nbsp;situation,&nbsp;it&nbsp;was&nbsp;Kyle&nbsp;that&nbsp;sweeped&nbsp;him&nbsp;up&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;arms&nbsp;for&nbsp;comfort.&nbsp; Eventually,&nbsp;Gene&nbsp;had&nbsp;to&nbsp;return&nbsp;to&nbsp;Texas&nbsp;for&nbsp;his&nbsp;personal&nbsp;belongings.&nbsp;While&nbsp;in&nbsp;Texas,&nbsp;Gene's&nbsp;former&nbsp;partner&nbsp;became&nbsp;violent,&nbsp;and&nbsp;with&nbsp;that&nbsp;Kyle&nbsp;drove&nbsp;down&nbsp;to&nbsp;Lubbock&nbsp;in&nbsp;his&nbsp;Blue&nbsp;Ford&nbsp;Focus&nbsp;to&nbsp;rescue&nbsp;his&nbsp;love&nbsp;💘.&nbsp;Such&nbsp;the&nbsp;Chivalry!

Damoiseau In DISTRESS

Our Story

History

Kyle &amp; Gene's beginnings were made possible by the hands of fate: damoiseau in distress (male counterpart of "damsel in distress"), a bit of Chivalry in "Blue Ford Focus", followed by a promise. After 2 years that promise, became an engagement proposal and wedding date announcement!

With his rescued love, safe and sound. Kyle made a promise to never let another hurt Gene again! Gene was able to begin healing with a friend that wanted him to feel safe. And so began 2 years of dating and foundation building!

Stay Tuned... MORE To Come!

Photos

Gene's sister, Liz, has been a huge influence on Gene's life. Both adopted siblings from different family backgrounds, these two were like most siblings. They tattled and picked on eachother. But as adults, their bond developed beyond imagination. We are elated to have her as his most important supportive role in this gathering of friends and family.

Elizabeth Bushman

Kyle's older brother, Kelly, is someone that can always be counted-on. Siblings may have disagreements, but brothers tend to always look-out for eachother. Kelly went to high-school with Gene at Salina Central HS and helped introduce us to eachother at the Class of '97 20 year reunion. We are excited to have him as an important supportive role in this gathering of friends and family.

Kelly Hanson

From bowling to hanging out, Mike has been a big supporter for me. As one of the first people Gene met while living in St. Joseph, MO; Mike has always been a strong shoulder to help Gene through tough times. Mike also can take credit for showing Gene how to "hook" a bowling ball to get at least 7 pins on a lane to fall. LoL

Eugene & Kyle

Eugene & Kyle

E&K

Wedding Day

3:00 PM–4:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–11:00 PM

Reception

Wedding Reception