We met at East Carolina University back in 2009. In the beginning we were both really shy... and a little awkward. Although it was clear to everyone around us, it took us awhile before we admitted to ourselves and everyone else that we were a couple but we’ve been together every since! We lived in separate cities for 5 years, both finding our own ways while remaining together. FINALLY in our 10th year together, we are getting married!!

On September 20, 2019, I hear Howard yell out "Trish, Winnie's got something she shouldn't" which is a normal occurrence in our house. So we chased her around, cornered her, and I grabbed this little black thing out of her mouth. The little black thing happened to be a ring box and inside was the most beautiful ring. I don't know how in the world he got Winnie to play along in the proposal but it was absolutely perfect!