This was truly love at first “site”. Our story began on a Tuesday, in the vast sea of an online dating site. I was about to close that chapter, ready to let go of my dream of marriage, thinking perhaps God had other plans for me. After countless messages, I saw one that stood out—it was from Jonathon. A stranger’s words, yet they felt like a hug in the quiet forge of my heart, stirring something warm and new. Intrigued, we messaged back and forth until conversation alone couldn’t hold us. By Friday, July 21, 2023, we met in person, and with that first date, everything changed. Jonathon shared that he’d had his own journey of heartbreak and lessons learned. When he’d created his profile that same day, he hadn’t expected to meet someone like me. And from that point, our relationship took on a rhythm that was as steady and honest as a blacksmith’s hammer, shaping something real with each shared moment, each vulnerable conversation. We weren’t just dating; we were crafting something strong, piece by piece, all smithed up through laughter, understanding, and a growing love. After several dates, exclusivity was a natural step. In each other, we found not only romance but a refuge—compassion, security, and grace held us together, steadying us like an unbreakable metal bond. As the new year approached, we knew our journey was meant to be lifelong. On January 14, 2024, Jonathon proposed. It was more than just a promise; it was a pledge to continue shaping this love into something worthy, something lasting. Every step we take, we pray our love will be an example of God’s faithfulness, molded and strengthened through all life brings. And here we stand, ready for the future, locked, loaded and all smithed up in love and faithfulness.