Like two ships passing in the night. Michael and Tierra grew up in the same town. Michael's mother worked at Tierra's Elementary School. They graduated from the same High School in 2018. Yet, their story did not officially begin until 2021. Michael caught sight of a picture Tierra posted, "Just a girl cleaning her guns," the caption read. One small thing sparked a long conversation. Tierra found herself feeling like a teenager again. Staying up way too late to talk to some boy. Little did they know, it would be the best sleep they never had. Michael, a Marine, stationed in California. Tierra, a College student, living in Texas. They spent their whole childhood living just miles apart, and yet the love sparked from 1200 miles away. After over a year of being long distance, Michael came home to Texas, and the happy couple truly began their lives together. They began living together in 2023 and despite Michael snoring and kicking in his sleep and Tierra stealing all of the blankets, the love only grew. On December 7th 2024, Michael made the best decision of his life and asked Tierra to marry him. On that same day, Tierra made the best decision of her life and said "yes." What a wonderful life it has been and a wonderful life it will be.