We first met at Woodbridge High School (the place where we both work). After some brief encounters at the lunch table, Dane asked me (Lauren) out and I took a couple weeks to respond. After a couple weeks went by, I said I was free for an hour in another two weeks. Luckily, Dane was very patient with me and we both took a chance and met for coffee on St. Patrick's day of 2019. With butterflies in our stomachs, we shared our faith journeys and aspirations for life. Dane passed the first test, so I gave him another hour (but this time it was in one week instead of two). Our relationship slowly built as we learned to trust God and each other, and came to see that the love we share is so special. We are so thankful to God for guiding us every step of the way. As we have grown as a couple, I have also had the wonderful opportunity to get to know and play many games with Dane's beautiful daughter Scarlett. We are looking forward to building our futures together and continuing to seek God's guidance for our lives. He has proven to be faithful through the highs and lows of each of our lives, and we are excited to see how He will guide us in marriage and as a family.