Ellis first saw Michele in 2024, not across a crowded room or through a mutual friend, but on Hinge. He bravely shot his shot with a rose, sparking a match that would come to mean everything. Their early conversations had a few pauses, and while the interest was there, the timing was not, at least not yet. Life happened, someone ghosted (we will not say who), and it became clear that God was still working out the timing. When they reconnected in 2025, plans were made, rescheduled, and occasionally left hanging (someone canceled a date, but again, no names). Still, the pull remained. Finally, on March 30, 2025, that winding path led them to their first date. What could have felt long overdue instead felt perfectly timed, a reminder that God’s plans are always right on time. The ease between them showed up almost immediately, so much so that Ellis did not wait long. Just two days later, a second date was planned, followed by many more filled with laughter, deep conversations, and moments that quietly built something special. What began with a swipe and a long, unpredictable road grew into something steady and rare: a best friendship. From there, it stopped being just about dates or plans and became about choosing each other, showing up fully, and finding joy in life side by side. On November 30, 2025, Ellis asked Michele to marry him. The moment was thoughtful, intentional, and full of love, just like the relationship God had been shaping all along. Michele said yes, beginning the next chapter of their story, one rooted in faith, friendship, commitment, and a lifetime of choosing each other.