Beth and Lance haven't always lived thousands of miles apart. In fact, as teens, they lived only 10 mins apart and attended Kingdom Halls right across the parking lot from each other. They met for the first time in 7th grade when they were just 13 years old. The two middle-schoolers quickly became buddies who enjoyed spending time together and, most notably, laughing together. They remained best friends through high school, college, first jobs, first cars, spiritual goals and all the other milestones made as young adults. Then in 2017 Beth decided to leave Chicago and move to Florida with her desire to serve where the need was greater in sign language. She and Lance had no idea how greatly the move would impact their friendship. One year later, Lance decided it was time to be more than just friends. He made a bold phone call to Beth and that was the beginning of their beautiful long-distance relationship. Now they look forward to celebrating their marriage on May 3rd, 2020 in their favorite city where it all began.