Our first encounter consisted of beer and a country music concert Summer of 2016. Neither one of us ever saw it coming or would have ever guessed that we would be meeting our future spouse that day. We had mutual friends among our groups that brought us to the concert.. (Very thankful for you all!) After a little liquid courage, I went up to Ray and decided to talk to him. After I waited entirely too long for Ray to ask me for my number... I took his phone and put my number in it. Gutsy move, I know but I couldn't let this one get away! Neither one of us were looking to start a serious relationship at that point in our lives but God's timing is always perfect. After a few years of talking and getting to know one another we decided to pursue one another fully. Our first "official" date was at Millers Ale House and we spent the rest of the summer together enjoying one anothers company.