The girl, Annika Stryker grew up in Wilmore, Kentucky and graduated from Berry College with an education degree. Loves family, watercolors, camp, running, teaching, and eats tacos so often she refused to date boys who did not love tacos. Knew very little about soccer. Was promised a Steel City Popsicle if she would attend a soccer game with a boy with long hair who, Chantal *just knew* would be perfect for her. The boy, Blake Brashear grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and graduated from Berry College with a physics degree. Loves mountains, backpacking, running, reading, family, community, biking, AND tacos. Big soccer fan. Told Chantal her friend would be *more than* welcome to come to the soccer game. Boy meets girl at said soccer game. Popsicles were provided as promised. Their story continues as numbers were exchanged followed by long walks and honest conversations. Dates and adventures were had. Between all the miles apart came “I love yous” and a promise that because of God’s grace and provision, this story would always be worth it. The weekend of October 6, 2018 Blake and Annika were visiting Berry College to celebrate Mountain Day weekend. Early in the morning before a breakfast date, Blake and Annika got engaged at the reflection point next to Berry College Elementary overlooking Frost Chapel. The weekend ended with celebrating love (and Martha Berry, of course) with family and friends. We cannot wait to celebrate with each of you on July 13th at a place that is so special to us both!