I was sitting in my room alone one night having an intimate moment with God, and He put it on my heart to make a list of everything I wanted in a man. I listed some things like "loves God, close family, likes nature" and then there were things like "is kind, patient, outgoing, adventurous". After about 30 items, I decided that was enough and I prayed over that list. I said "God, please don't send another man in my path unless he is at least 80% of what is on this list. And I want to meet him in a coffee shop, that's how I'll know he's 'the one'." Two months later, I got a message on social media from Keaton (we had known of each other for years at this point). "Hey Casey! I just wanted you to know that I think you're very beautiful, and I enjoy the artistic nature of your photos!" We talked for a while after that, and finally one day he asked me out- and guess where he suggested? A coffee shop! After our first few months of dating, I was pretty confused. He didn't seem like the man I'd prayed for, if I'm being completely honest. He was a "Christian", but he wasn't what I considered to be a "follower". I fought it a lot. We even broke up for a while. But the whole time, I felt God telling me, "Be patient". Three months later, Keaton came back to me, and he was a DIFFERENT. PERSON. He was selfless, mature, and he was hungry to know more about Christ. There were a lot of ups and a lot of downs after that. But we fought for each other daily. And on my 24th birthday July 1, 2017, he invited all of his family and mine to celebrate. After singing "Happy Birthday" and blowing out my candles, I looked over at him and he asked, "Can I watch you blow your candles out for the rest of your life?" I came apart like a two-dollar suitcase. I am so proud to say that I am marrying a man who PRAYS over us every night, encourages me to pursue Christ, and who pursues Christ daily himself. It has been a beautiful journey, and God has shown us both just how BIG He is.