Our story began in high school, the beginning of senior year to be exact. Joe and I shared a group of close mutual friends that would often hangout; between high school parties and football games we’d bump into each other from time to time. Our friendship developed effortlessly, conversation was easy with not a single dull moment. Before we knew it, the annual Homecoming Dance was around the corner and we both found ourselves dateless. SO, to simply do eachother a favor, we decided to attend the dance together, and the rest is history... After graduating high school, Joe joined the Marine Corp and I attended nursing school at a local community college. For four years, we spent most weekends driving, utilizing any free time we had to spend together. The majority of our relationship was spent via text messages, phone calls, and facetime videos. Long distance is NOT easy. This past year, in the Spring of 2019, I graduated nursing school and accepted a full-time position as a Registered Nurse in Winchester. At the end of August, Joe’s enlistment with the Marine Corps was complete and he moved back home to finish college. So, here we are now.. ENGAGED! Hope y’all are ready to celebrate!