she said yes!

It all started in the spring of 2025 at a FOCUS retreat—a weekend rooted in faith, discernment, and community. Drew and Jordan arrived, each with their own questions, hearts open to wherever God might be calling them next. What they didn’t expect was to find each other. Their first spark? A debate over a Chipotle cup. Drew insisted it was perfectly fine to drink straight from the cup with no lid or straw. Jordan, with a laugh and a raised eyebrow, firmly defended the use of a straw. That silly but sweet moment opened the door to a weekend full of deeper conversations, shared prayers, and spontaneous dancing—where Jordan stole the show by winning the limbo contest (with impressive style). Drew had admired Jordan from afar even before the retreat, struck by her joy and faith. But for Jordan, it was during that weekend—watching Drew pray with reverence, serve others selflessly, and light up every room he entered—that her heart quietly whispered, he’s someone special. Their first official date was as playful as it was telling: pickleball with friends, where Jordan (despite her competitive spirit) lost. The bet? Loser buys ice cream. Jordan paid up, but Drew, true to his generous heart, bought it anyway. It became a tradition—ice cream at Culver’s. The very next day, Drew picked Jordan up and took her to adoration. A simple gesture, but to Jordan, it spoke volumes. From then on, their relationship unfolded in the rhythm of faith and fun—hiking trails, silly banter, runs, and countless hours in prayer. One quiet evening, after a day filled with laughter and light, Drew asked Jordan to be his girlfriend. Her smile said it all before her words did: “Of course.” From trash-bag sledding adventures to cozy hammock days, from spontaneous date nights in a rented U-Haul to daily Mass and late-night adoration hours, Drew and Jordan’s love has always pointed back to Christ—the center of their story. From the beginning, their families saw what Drew and Jordan were only just discovering: this was something different. Jordan’s mom had told her she’d meet someone on that FOCUS trip—and after meeting Drew, she just knew: he’s the one. Her sister Nicole declared she'd found her brother-in-law, and said she had never seen Jordan smile so big. In fact, her family calls her “Cheeks” now—because ever since meeting Drew, she hasn’t stopped smiling. They all agree: she’s never been happier. And Drew’s family? They quickly adored Jordan’s heart, her joy, and yes—how small she is next to Drew. They love the height difference, the way she fits right into their arms and their lives, and how she brings out a tenderness in Drew that they had always hoped someone would see. On their wedding day, as they stand hand in hand, surrounded by those who love them, Drew and Jordan begin a new chapter—not just as husband and wife, but as best friends on mission for God, together. Their story started with a Chipotle cup—but now, it’s a lifetime of shared faith, love, and joy ahead.