We met through a crazy turn of events. I actually had a panic attack that led me to meet him for the first time with some mutual friends that wanted to help comfort me. Little did I know that Elias had already noticed me and been interested in me through Boise State Young Life. When I shared that I needed to go and get food - Elias jumped out of his seat to volunteer, so I guess you could say our first date was to the infamous Chick-Fil-A! The next day was the Superbowl and we went to the same party. From there, we exchanged numbers and starting talking constantly. Our first official date was on Valentine's Day since it was the only day I had free. Spending time with him was just easy and so much fun. A month later we started dating on the same day that Elias was baptized. Three months into dating I said I love you first and pretty soon after that we were sure that the two of us were meant for each other. Now for the story of the proposal. We both knew it was coming because we had been waiting and preparing for this moment for a couple of years. Elias had planned to do it the weekend before, but the infamous COVID got in the way so he had to be quick on his toes and create a new plan. We got engaged the following Sunday on a walk at Camel's Back with our friend Thea, and then we got to celebrate with friends at Brunch afterwards. When we look back on our relationship we have been through many ups and downs together, but there is no one else we would rather face the good and bad with. We also would not be the couple we are today without all of our family and friends that have cared so deeply for us and shown us such great examples of love. This engagement season has been so fun and we cannot wait to see what God has in store for us and our future together as a married couple.