Hannah’s and my story began in January of 2022, amidst the snowy peaks of Beech Mountain, North Carolina. When we first met, it was brief, a fleeting moment during a shared car ride from the ski slopes back to Appalachian State’s campus. Yet, even in those few shared miles, a spark of connection and mutual warmth was unmistakable. Little did we know, this quick encounter was the prologue to a love story that would soon unfold into something truly extraordinary. Our paths crossed again in late August of 2022, marking the true beginning of our shared journey. I used Hannah’s new puppy as the perfect excuse to visit her—my plan succeeded, I might even say effortlessly. After a few visits to "see the dog," I mustered the courage to ask Hannah to lunch. Once more, I was met with a yes. As days turned into weeks and weeks into months, our connection deepened. We discovered not only countless shared interests but also the profound blessing of having each other in our lives. After a couple of months apart, Hannah and I began again and we saw and experienced even more love, prosperity, and belonging than the times before. After long periods of prayer, heartfelt reflection, and unwavering consideration for one another, I asked Hannah to marry me on May 25th, 2024. Now, we eagerly and patiently await the day we will celebrate the beginning of our forever together. With a relationship and love for one another firmly rooted in Christ and Christ alone, we are so excited to begin our journeys together. We are blessed and humbled by the gift of this union knowing it is a reflection of the Lord’s grace. “Thank you for your kind words, thoughts, and most importantly prayers for the two of us.” With Love, Hannah & Andrew