April 30 - Wedding in Leavenworth May 14 - Reception in Reardan January 7, 2023 - Reception in Chennai

1. Online dating! Katie lists "kindness" as a top-3 value, and Manoj names "kindness" as the superpower he wants most. It's a match! 2. We walk downtown in the snow ...Manoj teaches Indian recipes over video call ... and Katie receives a mini Taj Mahal in the mail for Christmas! 3. Katie writes a letter; it arrives on Christmas Eve. Manoj replies with a much longer letter! 4. At Audobon Park, we have a BIG TALK, and our first kiss in Covid masks! More real kisses to follow... 5. We visit Katie's parents. Super fun, and some big scary talk about "Can this work?!" Ramen helps calm our nerves. 6. Manoj starts attending church in Reardan with Katie. We chat about our shared faith, work on a garden together, and play board games. 7. Katie gets an education in Cricket, and aspires to be the first woman on the Spokane Spartans Cricket Team! 8. Manoj gets his driver's license so he can drive to Reardan! Katie gets a puppy so Manoj will always be happy! (Welcome to the story, Samosa!) 9. By Thanksgiving, we're ready for some big-time commitment ... We pray and talk together, and we start having some exciting talks with our families! 10. Secret ring shopping, wedding ideas, and behind-the-scenes excitement ensue... 11. December 26: Manoj takes Katie for a picnic in the snow at Audobon Park! We're both cold and happy as we talk and pray together, and when Manoj says "Will you marry me?," Katie replies with a very joyful "I will!" 12. We visit Ingalls Creek together, and Manoj doesn't think it's fair for Katie to get an engagement ring when he doesn't. So by the creek, in Tamil, Katie asks Manoj if he'll marry her too! (He will!) And now... Along with our families and friends, we're busy planning, preparing, and scheming for some wonderful celebrations! We're feeling impatient, excited, and SO grateful for God's work in our lives. And so excited to celebrate with all of you!