John and I met through our friend group at church back in 2021. We met on Easter Sunday and spent the next two years becoming friends as our community would gather for random events! I remember observing him as calm and one who seemed to spend his time intentionally. Even as our friends would grow chaotic at times amidst these gatherings, John's composure didn't change. Beginning early fall of 2022, John and I would have a series of conversations that occurred when we randomly saw one another at Palace Coffee. After one of these conversations, I began praying both for and about John in the potential setting of dating. Following seven months of prayer, John and I met up at Palace for a game of chess (which I asked him to and am very proud of). We sat for two hours, never finished the game, and talked the whole time about family, the future, childhood, etc. We met up two more times for coffee before John asked me on a date on Good Friday (we both were terrified) and then after three dates, we were officially dating! Our timeline has been different than most, but the Lord has gone before us throughout this entire process. He's my absolute best friend in the entire world and I can't wait to marry him! (,: