We met in 2023 at Ellison’s home church, where Ryder was leading the song service. An introduction that felt less like a coincidence and more like God’s perfect timing. What followed was a season of long distance, marked by many miles traveled between Texarkana, Lindale, and Fayetteville. Through prayer, trust, and a shared foundation of faith, God guided our relationship, teaching us patience and deepening our love along the way. With each visit and every goodbye, we grew more certain that the Lord was writing a beautiful story, the one that would ultimately lead us here!