08 . 17 . 16 Even though they grew up less than 5 miles apart, John and Kindall didn't cross paths until they started veterinary school at K-State. John sat behind Kindall on the first day of orientation, and they soon became good friends. 05 . 18 . 19 Over the years, John and Kindall's friendship began to evolve. John took Kindall on their first official date and they've been together ever since. 11 . 20 . 21 John proposed to Kindall on top of a hill at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Their families were hiding nearby to surprise Kindall and celebrate the engagement.