Daniel and I have known each other since being in church youth group, in high school. It wasn't until years later that we connected more closely as friends. I would say that Daniel was my best guy friend during those years. In 2017, we realized that our connection was more than just friends. Daniel was heading to school, in which his first year did not allow dating, and I was just starting my travel nurse journey. Daniel went to school in 2018 with the mutual hopes that we would have a relationship the following year. I waited 530 days for him to ask to pursue & date me. That time was NOT easy. There was a lot of questions, tears, and hopeful anticipation. On January 29, 2020, we started dating. And I, personally, can say that it's been worth every second of the wait. We are so thankful for each and every one of you that went on this journey with us.