They went to the same middle school around 2001, and maintained an acquaintanceship over social media until 2015, when they reconnected at a young adult ministry. She sat next to him in "the only available seat" (her words) and greeted him with "more than acquaintance-level energy" (his words). They had relationships, experienced loss, and developed a friendship all their own until December 2017, when he took a risk and asked her out on a date. She said I love you first three months later (it was an accident, even though she takes pride in it now). After a few more years navigating every possible stage two people could experience, they didn't talk for a bit. In January of 2022, he reached out to reconnect. She welcomed the opportunity. In February, he asked her out (02.22.22). In November, they got engaged (11.12.22). And now, in September of 2023, they will declare their love to a room full of witnesses and enter into covenant with each other.