We're Getting Married!

It’s hard for me to remember a time when I have not known Clay. Seemingly he’s always been a part of my life in some way or another. We attended the same elementary school, became friends in middle school, best friends in high school, and in college. We became distant during our college years, then progressively grew apart. Fast forward to 2025, we hadn’t spoken in a couple of years, but one day I liked Clay's instagram story, hoping that he would reach out. Guess what.. He did, and we picked up right where we left off, talking as best friends, and haven’t stopped talking since. We began hanging out more and more, until one day I asked him if it was a date….. And he said NO! Despite my embarrassment, we kept hanging out, until one day, he asked me on a date- for real this time. We dated for about a year, and it did not take long for me to realize that he was my person. Finally he asked me to be his wife!! Best day ever. Clay is evidence of the grace of God in my life, and he is home. I am so grateful to love him and be loved by him.

Let me just tell you, I have waited nearly half my life for this moment and I thank God for His perfect timing. Despite going to elementary school together, my earliest memories of Kaitlyn start around middle school. Fast forward to high school and she was my best friend. Yes, there was a "crush" involved, but I never acted on it because I didn't think I had a shot. I mean just look at her! Anyways, college rolls around but after I left, we started to go our separate ways. Still occasionally seeing each other and making little trips here and there, but it was not as it once was. Eventually, that contact with one another stopped. That is until January 1, 2025- the day everything changed. "Faith over fear in 2025." That's what I reposted to social media, and lo and behold, she liked it. I wasted no time... I shot her a text. It was like it was back to normal. We decide to meet for lunch a couple days later, and as soon as I pulled in to park, she gets out and starts jumping. There's the Kaitlyn I missed all these years. Looking back on that day, it's all a blur because most of all I remember is being completely mesmerized by her. We continue to see each other here and there. Keep in mind, I still didn't think I had a chance, but yes, I was catching feelings and catching them fast. We get back from Hiawassee one day and later that night she asks me "was that a date?" "I didn't consider it one, did you?" WHAT AN IDIOT! As you can tell, I have since recovered but she still hangs that over my head (as she should). Since we were kids, through all the ups and downs, good times and bad, we've been there for each other. I thank God everyday for letting me love this woman and for choosing this woman to love me back. We've been writing our story for years, but now it truly begins.