We had met through the marching band, and our story began at the annual band banquet. By what felt like more than coincidence — a moment guided by faith — we ended up seated at the same table. she was shy, quietly settling into her seat, when he turned toward the group, kindly asking for names, and took the first step to start a conversation. After the banquet, he continued to make the effort to talk to her, and although she was reserved at first, his genuine nature made it easy to open up. They kept running into each other through band activities and daily campus life, and each encounter felt purposeful, as though God was gently leading our paths together. What started as a simple introduction slowly grew into a meaningful connection grounded in kindness, comfort, and shared interests.