Doug and Katie met unexpectedly in November 2019. They were both a part of a nutrition Facebook group where members would share health transformations, recipes and occasional debate on certain health topics. Doug chose to “laugh react” to one of Katie’s comments and Katie’s “Hey, wassap.” direct message to Doug took him by surprise. What came after the initial message would forever change both of their lives. From finding common interests to finding core values and faith in Christ in an ideal life together, Doug and Katie longed to be together. Fast forward to Doug and Katie’s first date: December 26th, 2019. After over a month’s worth of video and text messaging every night, with the permission of the Moses family, Doug would travel to meet Katie for the first time. A mere six and a half hour drive from Syracuse, NY to Sterling Heights, MI was made. Doug first met Katie face to face outside her home. After easing the tension between their first meeting through a short walk and exchanging of Christmas cards, they set out to Fogo De Chao, a Brazilian Steakhouse. Once dinner was complete and their stomachs full of carved meats, they set their sights on the Sterling Heights Christmas House where their first night ended under the lights. What was supposed to be a few days’ visit turned to over a week as Doug and Katie were inseparable, sharing life stories, family values and a complete love in each other for who they were. Following the initial meeting, Doug and Katie made frequent trips to one another, through work and school. Doug proposed to Katie on Easter Sunday (4/12/2020) at the Sterling Heights Christmas House, which had hearts across of it, thanking the healthcare staff and first responders of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although times are difficult under the pandemic, Doug and Katie knew this was their year to come together to the Lord in marriage. They thank you for your support and cannot wait to share their day with you! God bless.