On July 3rd of 2017, Eddie and Josephine were introduced to one another at a young adult bible study group. They were both acquainted with the host of the group who had previously shared with Josephine a few weeks before their meeting, that he had thought it would be a good idea for her to meet Eddie. He believed that they both shared much in common especially their desire to live their lives for the Lord. Although Josephine discouraged the idea and encouraged the friend to introduce Eddie to someone else, she quickly realized that Eddie was a familiar face that she had seen around the church that they had been attending. Once Eddie and Josephine met, their desire to grow their friendship began and with it came some ups and downs that led them to go their separate ways for a time. Reconnecting again at another young adult bible study group in March of 2023, Eddie struck up a conversation with Josephine that would rekindle their desire to grow their friendship once more, but this time it was truly organic and without peer pressure. As they spent the summer adventuring with the young adults from their church there was one outing that changed the way they felt about each other. This event made them know that they were truly meant to be together. In June of 2023, Eddie and Josephine took a trip with a few acquaintances from church to Six Flags theme park in Vallejo, CA. On the way there and back, they had an endless conversation about their upbringing, things they did in their teenage years, clothing styles of the 90's that they remembered, music that they loved growing up, their church experiences, and much more. The conversation seemed all too good to be true, I mean how was it possible to connect with someone whose life experience and common interest were very much EXACTLY like yours? What seemed to be impossible for them was the revealing of an answered prayer for both Eddie and Josephine. As they continued to discover new things about each other in their friendship, things that made them grow in love with each other ( although Josephine would say her love for Eddie was at first sight lol! ), Eddie finally asked Josephine if she would be his girlfriend in November of 2023. The couple spent one year and four months growing in love, overcoming life challenges together, making memories that they would never forget, going out on adventures with their friends who encouraged them in their walk with God, planning their future together, and so much more until one hike proved that God had answered prayer. On April 16, 2024, Eddie took Josephine out for a hike. They both had planned to spend some time together while Josephine was on a spring break from her job. Eddie had planned to take Josephine to a location that he had already shared with her, but little did she know that Eddie had re-routed to a surprise location that she was unaware of. After a 3 hour car ride to Hedge Creek Falls in Dunsmir, CA, Josephine noticed a sign that said "Hedge Creek Falls to Mossbrae Falls". With excitement she told Eddie about Mossbrae Falls as it was a hiking location that had been on her bucket list for years. Eddie got a bit agitated thinking she knew his plans to propose, but she had absolutely no clue and continue to enjoy the day exploring the trail. Later as they traveled the hiking paths of hedge creek falls, Eddie told Josephine that he wanted to get to Mossbrae Falls. Josephine was too nervous and afraid to go as she knew the way to the fall was going to be challenging. But something within her encouraged her to adventure with the love of her life and she knew she would be safe. After finding the trail and making their way to Mossbrae Falls, they both were taken back by the beauty of the giant water fall flowing through a wall of beautiful flowers and greenery. It was here that Eddie got down on one knee and made his surprise proposal to Josephine which caught her completely off guard. And with joy in her heart, she excitingly said YES!