In 2014, we met for the first time. I was a bridesmaid and Joe was the minister. After three years, our paths crossed again. One night in Grand Rapids, my best friend Stephanie came up to visit and suggested we invite Hank (Joe) out with us. After dinner at New Holland Brewing, drinks at the Anchor Bar, and Karaoke at Fulton Street Pub we called it a night. Throughout the next few months we learned we liked hanging out. We would stay up late drinking wine, talking taboo topics, and have coffee dates prior to my night shift adventures. It wasn't until November though when we had our first actual date, twice. At the beginning we learned to conquer life together. We climbed some of life's hardest mountains and learned how to support each other along the way. Now, we live in Colorado climbing Mother Nature's mountains cheering each other on, living out our happily ever after.