Abbey: Jacob walked into our church nursery one morning and asked me to get coffee that week. I had no idea why and if it was a date or not, but I said sure, and getting coffee was wonderful. We talked so easily and about our families the whole time. The next day he called me and asked me on an official date. I asked if I could let him know my answer the next day because I was scared and hesitant to date someone a few years younger, and to make church uncomfortable if we were to break up. Three of my friends called me that night and encouraged me to go for it, and I felt peace from the Lord about moving forward. Our first date ended up being at the zoo, the same as Dori and Henry ironically, and was fun, meaningful and sweet. Then, a week later, Jacob met tons of my family friends on our 4th date, being put to the test at a Wofford vs. USC football game, and he went through a hundred introductions with a smile on his face. After that, we saw each other 2-3x a week, then every other day, and eventually every day. Jacob has pursued me and loved me wholeheartedly, and has shown me what it means to lead in actions and words. His love for Jesus, love of children, incredible work ethic, and kindness are evident in his choices every day. Now we work the same shifts in our church nursery and children's ministry, babysit our family friends together, watch Survivor as date nights, and are excited for the future as husband and wife. God is so good in bringing together two very different, but perfectly compatible people. Jacob challenges me in all the best ways, and I'm so thankful for who he is and the God he loves. Jacob: I’ve been going to Rivercrest Presbyterian Church ever since April of 2022. In the fall of 2024, Henry Bolin, Abbey’s brother-in-law, asked me to help with the middle and high school Bible study, along with his wife, Dori, Abbey’s sister. This allowed me opportunities to get to know the Bolins at church and after the service, go to their house for board games, and play pickleball every other week. I talked with my pastor and mentor, Andrew Jordan, about this beautiful woman, Abigail Heldreth. Lo and behold, Dori invited her to play pickleball with us one evening. “Look at that girl’s new car!” was how Dori announced Abbey's arrival, definitely embarrassing her. We ended up being partners that night starting our streak of 1-0. It would be 2 months later that I actually built the courage up to ask Abbey to get coffee one morning. I pulled up to church praying that I would NOT focus all my attention on Abbey, but if an opportunity presented itself, I would take it. When I walked in, the video monitor showed that Abbey was in the baby room with Harper and Bekah Fordree. I strutted into the room and courageously asked Abbey to get coffee, I think. I can’t really remember, BUT I do remember that I told Andrew instantly after the service how Abbey had said ‘yes’ to my question and how I didn’t know if she was excited at all to get coffee with me. Dori followed me to the car that night after community group to understand my intentions with her sister, but after coffee, the zoo, dinner at my house, and the Wofford football game, it became apparent that I was here to stay. The more time I spend with Abbey, the more I fall in love. Yes I got to see that she is driven, very funny, and extremely intelligent, but the most attractive part is getting to know a woman who loves the Lord with all her heart, and speaks only gentle words of kindness. Abbey loves reading her Bible in the morning and sending me pictures of what stuck out, challenged, or resonated with her. She never speaks words just to fill the silence. Every word that comes out of her mouth is witty, smart, funny, or encouraging to the people around her. I can say with confidence that she pushes me closer to Jesus just by watching her live. I’m so excited to live the rest of my life as Abbey’s husband.