We're getting married !!

From Jolie We met through a mutual friend, but we believe God was writing our story long before we ever crossed paths. What began as a simple introduction quickly grew into a genuine connection - one that felt intentional and purposeful. Although we had always lived just a couple of minutes away from one another, we didn't meet until God knew the timing was right. Our first date was on July 5th, 2024. I remember being so nervous when I heard John Gavin knock on the door to pick me up. We ate at Texas Roadhouse, went to the movies, and then - believe it or not - ended the night buying fishing bait at Academy Sports. When John Gavin dropped me off that night, I knew I never wanted to do life without him. From that moment on, he has been the one. After about 3 months of dating, being young, stubborn, and hard headed led us down a difficult road that temporarily pulled us apart. But through that season we worked together and made a promise to each other to stay and to keep God at the center of everything we do. Since then we have experienced life together in its truest form. We've walked through ups and downs, laughter and tears, growth and healing, all while chasing our dreams side by side. As our relationship grew, so did our faith and the life we began building together. Whether in simple everyday moments or traveling to places like Seattle, Italy, and Spain, we learned how to love selflessly, support one another fully, and keep God at the center of our relationship. The proposal was a complete surprise - right in the place that felt like home: the house where we plan to build our future together. We are so thankful for our families, friends, and the prayers that have supported us, and we can not wait to celebrate this next chapter as we begin our marriage rooted in faith and love. There is no denying God's presence in our relationship and there is no one else I would rather go through life with. John Gavin is patient, protective, providing, and all things good. I love him with everything in me. Thank you, Lord, for blessing me with my husband! From John Gavin We met in July of 2024 through mutual friends, not knowing at the time how much that moment would change both of our lives. She added me on Facebook, I added her back. Another week went by before I finally messaged her — and honestly, I don’t think either of us realized what was beginning right then. I would have never initiated anything because I wasn’t actively looking for a relationship, but I truly believe God had His hand in it and brought us together exactly when we needed each other. These past couple of years haven’t always been easy. We’ve had our ups and downs, faced challenges, and learned a lot about each other along the way. But through it all, the good has far outweighed the hard moments. We chose to stick together, to communicate, to grow, and to keep God at the center of everything we did. Even in the difficult seasons, we never gave up on each other — and that means more to me than words can explain. Because of that, we’ve both grown in ways I don’t think either of us could have on our own. We’ve progressed in our careers, gained confidence, and pushed each other to be better every single day. She supports me, believes in me, and encourages me in ways I never knew I needed. My days are brighter because of her, my life is fuller because of her, and even the ordinary moments feel special just because she’s in them. She is my best friend, my safe place, and the person I want to do life with forever. That’s how I know she’s the one. I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life loving her, growing with her, and building a future together with God leading the way. I love you more than words can say, Jolie Bishop.