With a smile that could warm up the coldest room and a laugh contagious enough to win over hearts, Mimo attracted a true friend. And with his down-to-earth personality and supportive love, Chavon nourished that special friendship. Months of friendly hangouts, nine seasons of One Tree Hill, and one “first date” later, Chavon surrendered all fear and courageously addressed the heart-struck elephant between them. On the nippy evening of December 3, 2016, Chavon surprised Mimo by the lake in a beautifully recreated scene of the show that brought them together and asked to be her boyfriend. Through the next year and a half, they endured the rigors of graduate school together, experienced the magical depth of emotional connection, and learned to love each other through life’s joy and pain. On July 15, 2018, he kneeled before her, love in his eyes, and asked, the words as sweet as honey, “will you marry me?”. And with the same smile that won his love, she said YES! Gut gripping laughs. Ingrained memories. Heart-moving vulnerability. Overwhelming affection for The Lord. Enduring love. The two take these things with them as they journey towards becoming one in love, one in heart, and one vessel for God. By the precious grace of God, this always-special friendship blossomed into a love beyond what they could see and more than they could have ever prayed for.