Their journey began many years ago when, as teenagers, they crossed paths one evening at a family game night that eventually led them to a shared mutual love, the basketball court. Shanti, a spirited young woman with a heart as open as the court was wide, and Asa, a quiet and somewhat mysterious young man with a passion for both basketball and his love for Jehovah, found themselves drawn together by the rhythmic bounce of the ball and the shared joy of the game. As weeks and months passed, Shanti and Asa continued to meet for basketball games, each match revealing new layers of their personalities. Their shared love for the game evolved into a deeper connection, one that would slowly evolve into a much deeper connection. Late-night conversations about their service to Jehovah, family, friends, favorite foods, and things to-do built a friendship that would soon become something more than either of them could imagine. As the years unfolded, their friendship blossomed into a love that was both deep and enduring. Their weekends were spent hanging out with friends, shooting hoops, and playing one-on-one games that mirrored the flow of their growing connection. Basketball, for them, became a metaphor for their relationship – a game of teamwork, trust, and shared goals. Their shared faith became the cornerstone of their relationship. Together, they attended the Kingdom Hall, field service, and sought spiritual growth, finding solace in the belief that their love was guided by a higher power and purpose. One day, during a particularly intense game of ball, Asa masterfully found the perfect way to ask Shanti to marry him. Pretending to have fallen and injured himself, he knew Shanti would come over quickly to his aid. As she approached Asa to assess the injury, he got up on one knee and asked the love of his life to be his wife. He expressed his gratitude for the years of shared laughter, the understanding of who he was, and most importantly, the spiritual journey that allowed them to strengthen their love for one another. Shanti and Asa knew that their love, like a perfect jump shot, had been well worth the wait, and that with Jehovah as their guide, their future together would be nothing short of extraordinary.