We’re getting married!

Mia likes to say this relationship is part of her testimony. Ethan says it brought color into his grey world. Their story began in the summer of 2020, when Ethan followed Mia on Instagram through a mutual friend. Mia, ever the extrovert, was curious about this “shy guy” with a kind heart, while Ethan was drawn to her real and unfiltered energy. Just days into talking, Mia shared she was going to rehab and wouldn’t be reachable often. Ethan gave her his number, and for 48 nights straight, Mia called. Ethan always answered. Out of seven weeks, she only missed one call: the night she realized she had fallen for someone she had never met. To her surprise, Ethan felt the same. When they finally met in person that winter, things felt awkward, and Mia thought Ethan was “too quiet.” They drifted, checking in every few months, but fear held Mia back. Then in October of the next year, a conversation with a coworker made Mia realize who she felt most at ease with—Ethan. That very night, she texted him just as he was about to reach out to her. A moment of perfect timing. Neither had let go of their feelings. Two weeks later, they met at Crescent Moon for coffee and a devotional, picking up like no time had passed. Both had high hopes from the start. Ethan’s steady presence supported Mia in her journey, while Mia brought light and laughter into Ethan’s life. Over the past four years, they’ve built a joyful relationship rooted in respect, grace, and deep love. Now, they can’t wait to tie the knot and continue their journey side by side. What began with a DM became a defining love story—one full of growth, grace, and God’s timing.