From the very first moment we met, we knew our journey was going to be something special. After a few fun dates, we made our relationship official on April 21, 2024. Neither of us imagined we would know so quickly that life without the other wasn’t something we wanted to picture, but it was so evident. Even in the busyness of jobs, college baseball, and nursing school, we found ourselves prioritizing each other. It wasn’t always easy, but the effort felt natural because what we were building together mattered more than the crazy chapter of life we were both in at the time. What surprised us even more was realizing just how intertwined our lives had been all along. We grew up only ten minutes apart, shared so many mutual friends, and crossed paths in ways we never even knew until we met. It was clear the Lord was leading us toward each other all along. That first year of our relationship was filled with growth, countless adventures, and endless laughter. We made memories that we will carry with us forever, moments that taught us how to support each other, push each other and love the other in a way neither of us knew was possible. After a little over a year of dating, we got engaged at our fishing spot where we had our first kiss. We are both so excited to step into this next chapter. We cannot wait to begin our lives as husband and wife and to celebrate our wedding day surrounded by all of you who have been such an important part of our journey.