In March 2020, Evan was assigned last minute to a FOCUS medical mission trip to Peru that Amanda had already been working on for months (with her sidekick, Alexa). Despite not having any medical experience Evan joined the trip full of enthusiasm! During their time in Peru they developed a new and lifegiving friendship that continued for the next few months. In June 2020, during FOCUS Summer training, Evan decided to ask Amanda on a date. He was delighted when she joyfully agreed! Evan and Amanda spent the next five months travelling to Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Louisiana, getting to know each other and going on some wonderful adventures. In October 2020, Evan asked Amanda's family for their blessing to propose. They received him with open arms and much excitement. One month later, on November 25, 2020, Evan brought Amanda to a chapel for what she thought would be an ordinary holy hour. With the help of Fr. Michael Bremer, Evan knelt down in front of the Blessed Sacrament, and asked Amanda to marry him, and SHE SAID YES!