It all started during Kate’s senior year of college—with a well-meaning matchmaking friend and a guy named Grant who had no idea what kind of behind-the-scenes scheming was going on. In September 2024, Kate’s friend Emma showed her a photo of a cute guy who happened to be friends with her fiancé, Frank. Kate was intrigued, but little did Grant know the wheels were already turning. Fast forward to the week of Halloween—Grant made the first move and sent Kate a message. From that day on, they have talked every single day. Neither of them knew it yet, but those first few conversations were the beginning of something life-changing and a beautiful answer to prayer. Their first date was the day before Thanksgiving, and it involved a whole lot of getting lost—which somehow just made it more memorable. A few weeks later, on December 11th, Grant officially asked Kate to be his girlfriend. The months that followed were full of long-distance phone calls, weekend visits, and one unforgettable surprise Valentine’s Day trip. After Kate graduated and moved back home, their relationship continued to grow. Somewhere between countless Sonic runs (if you know, you know), endless tacos, and everyday conversations, they both realized—they had found their forever. Grant proposed on August 1st, 2025. They haven’t gone a day without talking since that first message. Through all the ups, downs, and twists along the way, one thing has stayed constant: their love and their shared desire to serve the Lord together. They are so grateful for every step that led them to each other, and for God’s perfect timing in bringing them together. Now they can’t wait to begin this next chapter—side by side, heart to heart, forever.