Like most modern couples, we met on a dating app! Cue the texting. Pleasantly surprised by the deep conversations had over text, we agreed to meet. Unfortunately, life seemed to get in the way and we lost touch after a couple of months. Ok, ok....maybe I...kind of...ghosted him? Ugh...I know...cringe. What was I thinking?? Luckily, I mustered up the courage to text him again about a year later and apologized for spooking, no pun intended. :) A couple of days passed and I figured I'd missed my chance when a text popped up reminding me what a blast from the past I was, haha. We were both currently unattached and after talking for a week, he asked me out on a date! The meet cute after was romantic and magical. I fell for his bright blue eyes, deep thoughts, and wild creativity; and he might have been drawn to my southern twang, refreshing authenticity, and graceful awkwardness. We knew on that first date something was beautifully different. I think we'll always be grateful for second chances and an appreciation for the hard things that lead to the good things.