1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Love Is Blind Just two “love birds.” It all started when Josh and Haley were in the 8th grade. He went to Nimitz and she went to Compass Academy. They were each other’s first real boyfriend/girlfriend so it was hard being at different schools. A fun fact that not many people know about, they actually started dating before they ever saw each other in person. Yes that’s right! They didn’t meet in person until about 3 months of being boyfriend and girlfriend. This was because they were so young and they didn’t go to the same school. They were friends for about 6 months, prior to Josh asking Haley to be his girlfriend. They would play Fortnite together and face time each other wondering when they would ever meet. They finally met at Haley’s church, Crossroads, and she’ll never forget when she saw him for the first time. He was extremely tall, which she knew about, but she will also never forget the first hug they had. The way his cologne smelt, and the outfit he was wearing. Everything about it was perfect. Later once they would see each other more, they got more comfortable. It was so much better when Josh came to Compass for high school because they were able to see each other everyday. It was fun and honestly it made their relationship so much stronger! After high school, Josh went straight to work and Haley went into Cosmetology at Odessa College. She loves being a hairstylist! She was done with school in just one year so after that, they were already starting their “adult lives.” All they ever heard was “don’t get married young.” Thank goodness things change!! It’s so refreshing having so many people rooting for you and your relationship. Josh and Haley are perfect for each other. God has shown them what true love should look like out of the many, many years together. The fiancé stage in their relationship is so new but so fun! Josh proposed to Haley in Fredericksburg, TX and he took her to see the “floating lanterns,” like what you see in the movie Tangled. Haley has loved Rapunzel as long as she can remember and has dreamed of seeing the floating lanterns, just like Rapunzel. Haley told Josh that she originally wanted a private proposal but the only public one she would be okay with was the lanterns. They celebrated their 6 year dating anniversary on Monday, February 10th, 2025, and took a trip that weekend, February 14th-17th. Josh proposed to Haley on February 15th, 2025 around 8pm. After soaking in the unreal beauty of the sights and views, they said that it exceeded their expectations. They knew it would be pretty, but it was even better than they imagined. That night couldn’t have been more perfect. Josh was so thoughtful, intentional, and sweet that whole weekend, and he made Haley’s dreams come true. Everyone needs a Josh in their lives! Our journey wasn’t always easy, we had our share of hard times. But with those hard times, God used our stories and turned it for good! We have become stronger than ever before. It is the true meaning of “everything happens for a reason.” Trust that God has a plan for you and walk by faith! We were never meant to carry the weight of the world alone, so lean to Jesus. Let go, and let God! He has prepared both Josh and I for our future as husband and wife. It’s all apart of His plan and here we are living out His will for our lives! 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.” Josh is the perfect example of these verses. God has worked in Josh’s life to prepare him for this season of life and I know he will be the perfect husband. Thank you Jesus for this season of life!!! I can’t wait to spend forever together!!! -Haley