And the two shall become one flesh. Therefore, what God has joined together, let not man separate. Mark 10:8-9

Steven and Rebekah met in 2007. Steven joined Bethany Charter School in 1st grade, for Rebekah, it was love at first sight. The new boy with the cute face and advanced math skills was the man of her 6 year old dreams. They spent 6 years as classmates at Bethany before Rebekahs family moved to another school, but it wasn't long before they were classmates again in high school.. They had a few classes together over the years, but were never in touch. In March of 2022, after Rebekah moved back from some time out of state, the two reconnected on social media and from that day forward were inseparable. They started dating in April of 2022. The two said "I love you" after a day trip to Taft Bay in Lincoln City, Oregon and got engaged at the same beach in July 2023 days after Rebekah's 22nd birthday. Mixed in with all the big moments, their relationship has been filled with endless love, laughter, and effort. They are the definition of soulmates and cannot wait for the decades of love the future will bring. ___________________________________________________________________________ As the two of us become husband and wife we want to look back and say thank you to the people who have supported us and shaped us into who we are today. Thank you for all your love and support in our lives and we hope to have you by our sides as we continue to grow in our love. Love, Steven Bates and Rebekah Huebsch