Joel (the Hunter) met Hedalyn (the Hummingbird) via social media. Joel started the conversation with: "hello, you have a beautiful smile”. Not fully sure at first, Hedalyn casually entertained his compliment. It wasn’t until Joel made intentions clear and that he was fully committed to being intentional with honoring her heart and communicating well, that Hedalyn’s intrigue and confidence grew. Engaging from that time forward, conversation and interest caught fire. They both knew in their hearts that time nor space was going to keep them apart. Hedalyn and Joel knew that if they we're going to know if this was real or not, they were going to have to meet and get to know each other face to face. Only knowing Hedalyn for a few months, Joel knew in his heart that she may be “the one”. Not knowing how things were going to unfold whether good or bad, He set out to South Africa to hopefully ransom her heart. He set out on the journey with ring in hand and the greatest adventure ahead of him...

I In December 2016, Joel took flight to South Africa after God provided a way not only in a plane ticket but also in the most beautoful, classy and EPIC engagement ring that was fit for his beloved Hedalyn (HUGE thank you to those who played a part in the provision of the plane ticket and engagement ring. You will ALWAYS be apart of our hearts and story). Arriving in South Africa seemed so fitting and natural for Joel, Hedalyn’s family and friends fell in love with him at once. (lets be real, Joel is the easiest guy to love)… As time progressed and loads of laughter was shared during fishing trips, camping missions , hang outs with lions and cheetahs’ and family shenanigans it was a sealed deal. Hedalyn’s family was invested in Joel’s heart to ask Hedalyn to be his forever bride (after obtaining permission from her family off course) On December 31st, 2016, Joel took Hedalyn on a picnic. Laying on a blanket, eating fine snacks and sipping on wine, Joel and Hedalyn spoke of their dreams and of the finer desires of their hearts. With waters cascading down rocks, trees dancing, flowers swaying and birds serenading... Joel pulled out a letter that held his heart so beautifully. It was poetry to his beloved Hedalyn. As he tearfully read it to her, it closed with: “I don't want to do this as an "I" but an "us”. Taking Hedalyn by the hand, he made her stand up. As he stood her up, he dropped to one knee, pulled the ring out and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him and if she would marry him. With big bright eyes, her huge beautiful smile and after a long pause from being in shock she said…YES! …and that my friends, is how the hunter and hummingbird became an official thing.