Justin and I met in math class for educators in the beginning of his junior year, my sophomore year. We shared a conversation on the first day of class that seemed to stick in Justin's mind. To this day he says he knew he was going to marry me based on our first encounter.

To me, our journey didn't really begin until that December. I was visiting my parents across the country and I received a facebook message from Justin. Little did I know that the time that a simple "hey" would be the start of a lifelong conversation. Our conversation quickly moved past the formalities of 'how was your last semester" and moved on to details about ourselves. We talked about all of our likes and dislikes, our dreams, passions, goals, and all of the things we've already achieved. We laughed and created some inside jokes that make us giggle to this day... Our conversation never seemed to end.

Once winter break had ended, life was in full swing preparing for the new semester. We decided to get coffee. I was nervous! Would the ease of talking over text translate into talking in person? Sure enough, it did! We spent hours talking and laughing together. As we parted ways after coffee I remember saying to myself, "God, I don't know why you placed him in my life, but I know he'll be around for a long time. Thank you!" From that point on, any time we had available was spent together.

Over the last few years Justin and I have enjoyed life together. In fact, I don't think these last few years would have been as amazing had he not been by my side. Together we have * Challenged each other to grow professionally * Watch one other Graduate from College * Started our first & second year of teaching together * Been on a few beach vacations * Traveled Arizona * Been on an incredible cruise * Met all of the important people in each others lives * Moved in together * Celebrated birthday's, Christmas's, Valentines Day's, and so much more! There has been good, bad, and everything in between. There is no one else on this planet that we'd rather face and enjoy life with than each other. We are so excited face this next chapter of life as Husband & Wife!