In 2015 at the University of Northern Colorado, the lives of two people crossed paths at the right moment. Grant and Laurel met, not knowing that our connection would grow into something unshakeable. It was a time of new beginnings, filled with excitement and a promising future. As life unfolded, so did our love story as we faced the unknown together, moving across the country, navigating the challenges of the world’s uncertain times. Through it all, we stood by each other, finding strength in our bond and building a life together despite distance and occasional hardships. Every challenge became an opportunity to grow closer. In 2021, we found a new home in Hillsboro, Oregon—a city that would soon witness the continuation of our shared journey. In this new chapter, we grew even more in love, finding comfort in each other’s presence and building a life full of adventure, laughter, and memories. Then in 2023, a year that would hold the most unforgettable moment of our story. On a breathtaking week-long trip to Alaska, surrounded by nature’s majesty, Grant proposed to Laurel, marking the beginning of the next chapter in our love story. In the backdrop of snow-capped glacial mountains and endless skies, our hearts were forever bound, as we promised to walk through life together, hand in hand. From Colorado to Oregon, from the uncertainty of the world to the peace we found in each other’s arms, our love story is one of resilience, adventure, and deep connection—a love that only grows stronger with each passing day.