We met and shared short banter our sophomore and junior year. Throughout high school we remained friends who never failed at making the other laugh or smile with quick and simple conversations. Continuing our sports careers into college, we managed to play at schools in the same conference. While being in the other's town for a weekend series, helped keep our friendship to check-ins and "happy birthdays". After college, we decided to see if our individual paths could cross, but the timing was not right. Wrong timing did not end our story, but just began writing it. Sam can explain in detail how Bryce's name was always written on her heart, and Bryce can share how Sam never left his mind. Two short years later, the random check-ins and casual conversations were no longer good enough. After an evening at an Astros game, takeout sushi date that involved a binge session of Ted Lasso, the two of us began talking all day, every day. Very soon, we realized this was not just the beginning of a deeper friendship, but a love that only God could allow us to borrow. We have learned that the little things make us the happiest and there is not a person in the world we would rather tell about our days, have a Sunday cup of coffee with, laugh with, or be in the car with for hours on end. As a couple a few things we enjoy are Saturdays in the fall, playing golf on the weekends, spending time with our families, trips to ATL & Green Bay, and time with our three pups, Beau, Charley, and Duke. We are looking forward to every moment that life will bring us in the next chapter as a married couple. We will always rely on our faith and love for one another to guide us in the right direction. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you in February of 2025!! See you soon!! Love, The Soon to be Shepherds