We first met back in grade school, and years later, life gently brought us back together after Avery moved from California back to Iowa. We stayed connected on social media all along, never realizing how meaningful that simple thread would become one day. I started dating him at 18, and deep down, I always felt it was something meant to be. Now we’re engaged, building a home, and beginning a new chapter side by side, grounded in our Orthodox faith. I’m so grateful for this journey and for the love that has grown between us. This truly feels like just the beginning of something beautiful 🤍✨