We met each other in 9th grade and began to become close friends in 10th grade. As we grew closer, we formed a unique relationship that we didn't have with any of our other friends. We always came to each other with our problems and griping, and no matter what happened we always had each other's back. What started off as friends grew to best friends. From best friends we grew to girlfriend and boyfriend. Each passing day has only increased our love for one another and now we are on the exciting path to husband and wife.

David's first plan got canceled due to the virus, so he chose to surprise McKayla and everyone else on a Saturday night after a spontaneous beach trip, a little earlier than the first one. He proposed at our church home so that "Now, every time our story is told, God will be at the center of it just as it should be."