A random Instagram story and an unexpected phone call during the pandemic started it all. At the time, Chad was in North Carolina working on his master's degree, while Micaellah was in New Jersey, having just launched a home baking business to fund her nursing school journey. There was something real in those first conversations. Something that made us both feel this wasn't just another connection. When Chad came home for Thanksgiving that year and we finally met in person, it confirmed what we'd begun to suspect through all those calls. For the first chapter of our relationship, we learned to love each other across state lines, making the most of FaceTimes and long drives on I-95. Our faith in the Lord became the foundation that sustained us and gave us clarity about what we were building together. When Chad moved back to New Jersey, it marked an important step in our journey, but our story was already well underway. The years since have been filled with moments that strengthened our bond: supporting each other through career changes and educational pursuits, getting a dog together, and learning to love our faults through our love for each other. What started with that first call had grown into a certainty that the Lord had led us to each other for a reason. Through each phase of our relationship, our faith has guided us and shown us the purpose in our story. Now, as we prepare to join our lives together, we're grateful for the foundation we've built. As our story continues, grounded in the faith that has guided us from the start, we thank you all for being a part of it. —Chad & Micaellah