Barry and I met through our Sunday school class at Lenexa Baptist Church. Even though we had been in the same class for over a year, we didn't start to truly notice each other until May 2023. Barry found the way to my heart through my competitive spirit by joining our sand volleyball team, and I found the key to his heart by staying after the games to talk about theology. After a few weeks of getting to know each other, I pretended to forget something about one of his favorite preachers and slid into his direct messages. Thankfully, he got the hint and asked me out on our first date! Since that first date, we have had the opportunity to do many fun things together - plenty of lake weekends, trips to San Antonio to visit his family, a vacation in Greece with my family, adopting our cute kitten, Creama, and finally, a Thanksgiving Day proposal! We are both so grateful for all of the friends and family that have loved and supported us and shaped us into who we are now. We are excited to see what God has planned for our future as we seek to honor and glorify Him in whatever He sets before us. Thank you for taking this journey with us and we look forward to many more memories to come!