The first time met was way back in 2007. We were just teenagers, hanging out through mutual friends. Several years went by, and although we didn't know each other very well, we always greeted each other with a hug and a smile. One such occasion was in April 2019 on Katie's 28th birthday. After talking together that night, Donny decided to send Katie a message the next day to connect further. Turns out, 13 years after the first time we met, it was finally time to come together as a couple.

Donny had planned a perfect proposal at Katie's favorite place, the family lake home. When we arrived at the cabin it was already after dark, and Donny knew he would have to wait one more day, as he wanted to propose near the lake with the sun shining. The next morning, he knew this was the day he would ask Katie to be his wife. Coffee in hand, Donny and Katie walked to the end of the dock on a perfect summer morning, but he didn't have the ring with him! The plan in his head is changed as he wondered, how will he ask? In the afternoon, the idea to go kayaking came up. Donny decided this was the moment, and he had the ring this time. Katie got in the water, ready to go, as Donny suddenly had an apparent hesitation and sudden fear of the water. Finally, Donny said, "You gotta get out of the water, I have something I need to ask you." Donny got down on one knee right on the dock and asked Katie, "Will you marry me?"