I saw Izzy almost everyday for the last two years while serving on a team in East Asia with Cru. We were friends throughout that time, but it wasn't until the second year that I started asking Izzy more intentional questions about her life and who she is. The more I got to know her the more she felt like this treasure chest that I wanted to unlock! Finally, my opportunity came to ask her on a date and when I learned she felt the same affection for me that I did for her, I knew where this was heading. I told her on our first date that "I didn't want to stop being on her team." So, here we are now. Can't wait to marry this girl and continue living life with her! "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4

Jack lives in Washington and I live in the LA area so I had known for a long time that he'd be coming to visit me in November, but I thought he'd be coming on the 10th, not the 9th. I was secretly hoping he'd propose this weekend so I was planning activities for us to do, but made sure to leave a lot of space in our schedule in case he wanted to ask me a 'certain' question. The day before he was supposed to arrive, I was going to be photographed by my sister and brother-in-law for a gift we were making for my parents. I had bought a dress and spent a long time getting ready that day. As I arrived to the lake I was going to be photographed at, I saw a cute little picnic blanket and a basket thinking someone was randomly having a picnic at this park (how often do you still see that?) As I continued down the stairs, I saw someone who very much looked like Jack sitting, facing the lake. I very quickly realized it was Jack and immediately thought "woo-hoo, we're getting engaged!" Turns out this whole photo shoot was a set-up for Jack to propose! He had been in communication with my friends and family and had arranged to arrive a day earlier than what he told me. After I said "yes, of course!" the surprise continued as I arrived at my friend's house filled with many of our dear friends and family, some that even came from out of state to celebrate with us! I am so excited to start life with Jack and to continue sweet celebrations together!