We met in Texas through our mutual friend Brett and both thought it was a bummer that we lived 1287 miles apart! But that didn't seem to be an issue for God, and we ended up going to senior Prom together. We totally hit it off, got to know each other over lengthy Skype calls, and began to pursue a long-distance relationship on 7/1/17.
Then came nearly two years of long-distance and at least sixteen round-trip plane tickets! These months were full of learning, loving, laughing, fighting, making up, singing, dancing, and of course playing endless board games! Through all the ups and downs of relationships and long-distance, God was so faithful and graciously sustained and encouraged and taught us more about each other and Himself.
Ashleigh and her best friend Emma had dressed up for a final girls date of the semester (to Moe's of course!). Little did she know that Chad was coming down to Liberty a day earlier than planned and was preparing the proposal at one of her favorite spots on campus! Emma cleverly led Ashleigh to the roof of DeMoss hall, where she was met with candles, her sister Caitlyn playing the violin, and a handsome young man who asked her to dance! After waltzing to one of their favorite songs, Chad got down on one knee and popped the question. Through exuberant excitement and many tears, Ashleigh said yes! Her mom and a few close friends joined them on the roof to celebrate the genesis of a new journey together!