Our story is one that is proof that fate has a way of putting you exactly where you need to be. On July 13th, 2023 Sam stepped in as a sub on Jennifer's kickball team. While we hit it off immediately at the end of the night we went our separate ways, not knowing that fate had other plans for us. A month later in August, we ran into each other at the Dayton Germanfest Picnic. Amidst the music and the crowds, destiny brought us back to the same spot once again. This time, Sam didn't let the moment slip by - he finally asked for Jennifer’s number. It didn't take long for us to realize we made a great team. We played in a volleyball tournament together with friends shortly after, and just a week later, we headed out on our first official date. Falling in love with one another was the easiest thing we’ve ever done. Since then, we have been inseparable, quickly realizing that 'forever' was closer than we ever imagined. Just a few weeks before our two-year anniversary, Sam popped the big question. Sam planned a proposal that was perfectly personal to Jenn. Throughout our time together, Jenn would make little rings out of paper straws and unbeknownst to her, Sam had saved every single one of them. He brought those tokens of our history to a place that means the world to Jenn: her grandmother’s home. In front of one of the most special people in her life, Sam asked Jenn to be his wife. She said yes immediately, and we are counting down the days until we officially start our lives together this July.