Cal and Victoria’s story began long before either of them realized it. Victoria had grown close with Cal’s family—especially his mom, who worked with her at a school in Tifton. Over time, she became a familiar face at family gatherings, and one Easter, everything changed. That was the day Cal and Victoria officially met. There was a spark, quiet but undeniable. Cal took notice, and Victoria did too—but neither acted on it right away. Life had its own timing. Victoria left town soon after for a family member’s wedding in Washington state, followed by a music festival in South Carolina. Meanwhile, Cal had just completed his master’s degree and was moving back home from Milledgeville to figure out his next chapter. Despite their separate paths, something greater was at work. Once Victoria returned to Tifton, Cal picked her up in a golf cart and brought her to his parents’ house—the beginning of what would become their first date. They spent the day by the pool, talking, eating pizza, and finding a connection that felt deeply natural and effortless. From that day on, they were rarely apart. As their relationship grew, so did their faith together. Attending church side by side became part of their rhythm, and building a Christ-centered relationship has remained the foundation of everything they share. Through quiet evenings, meaningful conversations, and plenty of laughter, their bond continued to grow stronger. By the end of summer, they were officially a couple. Nearly two years later, Cal brought Victoria back to the place where it all began, his parents’ backyard. Surrounded by the same peace and love that marked their beginning, Cal got down on one knee and asked her to be his wife.