One fateful day in September 2021 Monique decided, after years of boycotting online dating, to try Match.com at the recommendation of a friend. Within 24 hours she was matched with Joe, and he had her at his opening statement, "Jesus is my foundation and the love of my life." It is this foundation that has kept us, saved us, freed us and carried us, both as individuals and now as a couple. Soon thereafter Avatar (yes, the movie) nearly sealed the deal as we discovered a unique connection to the movie and how deeply its beauty awakened and stirred our desire for heaven. So the adventure began, and an adventure it has been with mountains and valleys and rivers and storms. And we are excited to face the joys and challenges this new life has to offer us together!