Here we are, we found the day, like we’ve always prayed.

We first met at a church event where Cervando shared his testimony of how his relationship with Christ began. We both caught each other's eye that night, but a relationship did not form until a year later when we reconnected through our high school. We knew back then that we would be together and it has been a beautiful journey.

Cervando planned a surprise trip to Crater Lake on a Saturday morning. We packed our two dogs, Behr and Leo, into his car along with some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch. When we got to Crater Lake, we walked around for a long while and then eventually sat down by a tree on the edge of the lake with a gorgeous view. Soon, Cervando was on a knee and then he popped the question! We drove home giddy and engaged.