When they first crossed paths, Brittany was living her best life: healthy, mindful, confident, and fully herself. Tova was also living her best life, stepping out into the world again after a season of personal growth. Tova thought Brittany was a lot—open, expressive, and unafraid to share her whole life story. Brittany, meanwhile, felt something she couldn’t explain, she was smitten. That night, as she got into her car after their first date, Spotify DJ played a song she had never heard—John Legend’s Good Night. The lyrics stopped her: “I think I just met my wife.” She knew. Brittany realized this was something real the first time Tova came over to what would later become their home. Tova might have still thought Brittany was a little crazy—but something felt right. For Tova, clarity came while Brittany was away at her sister’s wedding. A dream, a quiet moment, and a realization she couldn’t ignore—she couldn’t picture her future without Brittany. For Tova, the moment she truly knew Brittany was the one came in a quieter, more meaningful way. She realized she couldn’t wait to “get home” to Brittany—even though home wasn’t what it would eventually become. At the time, home was with several women roommates that also lived a sober life, in Plano. Brittany would come straight from work/ school, meet Tova there, and the two would spend a few precious hours together—talking, sharing dinner, and simply being in each other’s presence. When the evening ended, Brittany would tuck Tova in bed, and drive to her own home to sleep separately, only to do it all again the next day. Somewhere in those ordinary, sacred routines, Tova knew: home wasn’t a place—it was with Brittany. What Brittany loves most about Tova is the way she puts God first, her servant’s heart, and how she pours back into the community and people who shaped her life. Brittany also treasures the family Tova has brought into her world. Tova loves Brittany’s goofiness, her big heart, the way she loves fiercely—but most of all, the way she loves her (their) kids. On their anniversary in 2024, Brittany planned a staycation in downtown Dallas. After checking into a boutique hotel, splitting a small salad, and exploring the arts district, they stumbled into a tiny nail salon tucked into the city—just big enough for a door and lined with inspirational Bible verses. They got their nails done, and went back to the hotel. They got ready for the night, danced around the room, blasting their favorite songs and laughing as the skyline glowed outside the window. That evening, Brittany led Tova to what appeared to be an abandoned warehouse, through a bodega, and into a hidden speakeasy behind a false wall. Over crab claws, mac and cheese, lamb chops, ribs, greens, mocktails, and a hookah, Brittany planned to propose with a rainbow cake and sparklers—but the universe had other ideas. No cake, no DJ cue. So Brittany did what felt right: she asked organically, from the heart. They ended the night on the rooftop of the hotel, taking pictures and admiring the skyline. A few months later, in May, Tova surprised Brittany with a proposal. She suggested brunch (unusual for two people who love cooking breakfast), had bags secretly packed in the car, and surprised Brittany with a full spa day—baths, saunas, and total relaxation. Though Tova was excited and a little bit nervous, she insisted they leave on time from dinner at The Rooftop Restaurant at RH. As the day wound down, they drove to a quiet cliff overlooking the lake in Grapevine to watch the sunset. That’s where Tova proposed. Together, Brittany and Tova have grown into the best versions of themselves. They’ve faced challenges head-on, leaned on their faith, and chosen love every step of the way. They look forward to continuing the beautiful life and family they’ve created—soaking up the little moments, celebrating the big ones, and enjoying all the hard work that brought them here.