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“I have found the one whom my soul loves.” — Song of Solomon 3:4

Jesse Castaneda

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Kirra Trotter

November 14, 2026

Vista, CA
150 days150 d10 hours10 h41 minutes41 min36 seconds36 s

God's Timing is always perfect...

and sometimes so is Bumble's algorithm

Jesse and Kirra spent years unknowingly crossing paths—working/living less than a block apart, frequenting the same coffee shop, laundromat, and even Jesse breaking his collarbone in front of Kirra's work. Somehow, they never met. Then, in God’s perfect timing, their paths finally crossed—not at any of those familiar places, but on Bumble of all places. Just one month before Kirra was set to move to Hawaii (and against her maid of honor’s firm “no dating in CA” rule), she swiped right… how could she not with the mustache? After matching, Jesse quickly got her number, asked her out, and the two ended up FaceTiming for four hours—only to move their date up earlier that same week. Their first date lasted eight hours, filled with laughter, shared faith, and an instant connection. That night, Kirra told her mom, “I’m not moving to Hawaii…” and even joked to Jesse, “You’re either going to be my husband or my biggest heartbreak.” The rest is history—and a beautiful reminder that God’s timing is always perfect.

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