Physics. Good old physics. Somehow, a cosmic connection, explainable only by physics, brought Abby and me together. We barely knew each other until she asked for homework help, and that’s where our story began. In those moments, we realized we liked each other, and that led to a date. Though I have to admit, the date wasn’t my idea, Abby reached out, shocked I hadn’t asked her. I was floored. I honestly thought she was out of my league. She was (and is even more today) smart, beautiful, brave, kind, and strong in identity. Her charisma and charm made me think I could never sweep her off her feet, until that message. That message initiated our forever. On December 17th, 2019, we started dating, and over the next two years we didn’t just learn about each other; we fell in love. She became my best friend. Then COVID happened. While it brought heartbreak and loss, it also gave a small gift: it saved our relationship. Abby attended the University of Texas at Austin, and during her first year, classes were online. Rather than long distance while I was still a senior, we saw each other nearly every day, growing our bond. We discovered we truly enjoyed being around each other. Our playful lightheartedness evolved into a deep connection, though our immaturity inevitably showed. After that year, Abby went to UT Austin and I to Southwestern in Georgetown. Not long after, we parted ways, breaking our hearts. We didn’t realize college was pivotal for individual growth. I was too stubborn to see it at first. I reached out too many times, and eventually, she blocked me on all platforms. We didn’t speak for a year, and during that time, we grew mentally and spiritually, drawing closer to the Lord. We recognized that Jesus Christ was our first need, and out of that truth, we began to live. A year later, Abby messaged me, wanting to catch up and apologize for how things ended. That day, our hearts fluttered again, realizing we still loved each other. Hesitant at first, we took it slow, until March 17th, 2023, when we decided to start dating again. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. We began with intention, pursuing each other with love, not need, and rebuilt our relationship with direction and purpose, knowing marriage was the ultimate goal. By 2024, Abby graduated and accepted a job at ConocoPhillips in Houston, while I applied to medical schools hoping to stay in Houston. Then everything changed: I was accepted at UT Southwestern in Dallas. Our prayers intensified. Abby turned down her Houston job, trusted God, and found a position in Dallas. That decision strengthened our love and trust, leading to my proposal on February 15th, 2025, at Hotel Ella in Austin. Since then, our relationship has grown richer as we began our life together in Dallas. Our story isn’t just about timing or second chances, it’s about God’s redeeming love. From physics homework to long-distance struggles and unexpected turns, God was at work. We were broken, relying on our own strength, yet He met us in our imperfection, guiding us to each other and pointing us to Jesus, who fulfills every longing of our hearts. Every choice, prayer, and step of faith shows that our story is ultimately His. Can you tell I love her? With much love, Hudson