Meeting Evan begins with giving all the glory to God. I was single for ten years, and two years in, I found Jesus. In those early years, I was growing deeply in my relationship with God. One of my earliest prayers was simple, and I did not realize it would hold so much meaning: “God, let my next boyfriend be my husband.” Little did I know it would take over eight years for that prayer to be answered and that my next boyfriend really would be my husband. But it was worth the wait. Every moment that once felt like rejection was actually God’s redirection. In 2025, I matched with Evan online. For a long time, I was completely against online dating. It just didn’t feel like something God would use in my story. But over time, I felt a strong prompting to trust Him, that He could work even through something unfamiliar and uncomfortable. Looking back, those years were full of growth, shaping me into a better partner for the man God was preparing for me. Then came the day of our first date… and I got into a minor car accident (not my fault!) on the way there. I remember thinking, “This is either a sign that this will go really well or really badly.” It turned out to be one of the greatest blessings of my life. Evan and I lived just five minutes apart. As it turns out, we realized we met when he visited my church a few months before we matched! And from the beginning, we both had a strong desire to truly know one another. Our relationship was intentional from the start. Day by day, he showed me what it looks like for a man to love and lead with kindness, consistency, and faith. I am so excited for you all to witness us coming together in covenant and celebrating the marriage of Evan and me.

For much of my adult life, I wanted to become the kind of man I hoped my future wife would be looking for, the kind of person I'd want to marry. I spent years growing in my faith and working on my character, even when it felt slow or unclear. A lot of that time was marked by being single, trying to understand relationships, and wondering why it didn't seem to come as naturally to me as it did to others. I didn't feel like I had "arrived." I was still learning, growing, and figuring things out. Over time, I started learning new ways to approach things. I kept on trying, failing, adjusting, and trying again. Facing fears little by little. Growing in confidence, not all at once, but enough to keep up some degree of momentum. I still didn't expect anything to suddenly change. And then in 2025, I met Sophia. What caught my attention was how steady and intentional things with her felt from the start. She stayed consistent. Even while she was on a trip to Europe, we kept talking. There was a mutual desire to genuinely get to know each other. Getting to know her felt steady, intentional, and real. As our relationship grew, I started noticing changes in myself that I didn't expect. I was more present in conversations, listening more closely, and carrying myself with a little more confidence and ease. It wasn't forced, but it also wasn't automatic. It came from showing up, being known, and growing together. Sophia has this way of drawing out what is good and steady in me. She sees things clearly and encourages them without pressure. Being with her hasn't just added happiness to my life; it has shaped me. I adore her. I genuinely enjoy every moment I get to spend with her. Whether we’re talking, laughing, or just sitting together, being around her feels full, peaceful, and alive all at the same time. With her, I feel more present, more grounded, and more aware of what really matters. There are moments where I just look at her and feel a deep sense of gratitude and amazement that I get to be with her. She is beautiful in every sense of the word, and the more I get to know her, the more I see just how rare and special she is. At the center of our relationship is a shared desire to pursue Jesus together, and in that, Sophia has helped me grow in ways I didn't expect. In the way she lives, I've seen the character of Christ expressed with clarity and sincerity, which has both encouraged and challenged me in the best way. Through praying together, talking openly about our faith, and simply walking this out side-by-side, I've found myself growing deeper, more grounded, and more aligned with Him. It feels like we are moving forward with the same direction and purpose, continually pointing each other back to Jesus. And we laugh. A lot. Sometimes over things that make no sense at all, and sometimes at ourselves. There is a kind of joy there that feels simple and real. Looking back, I can see that even the seasons that felt slow or uncertain were not wasted. God was present in all of it, shaping things in ways I didn't understand at the time. I am deeply grateful that I get to walk forward with Sophia, building a life centered on faith, love, and a lot of laughter. We are truly grateful for the people who have been part of our lives and this journey. Thank you for taking a moment to read our story and witness what God has done.