Anna and Jackson met in a way that, looking back, only God could have orchestrated. When Anna moved to Decatur to work at DMC, her boss ended up being Jackson’s dad… which meant their paths crossed often. Jackson would stop by during the week, show up for Wednesday night dinners, and be there on Sundays—what felt like ordinary moments at the time were quietly becoming something more. It didn’t take long for Anna to notice him—his kindness, his steadiness, and his sense of humor. There was a spark, even if she only admitted it to her mom and a few close friends. The real turning point came when Anna sold Jackson his first puppy—a chocolate lab named Fen. What started as a simple interaction quickly turned into more frequent conversations and intentional time together. Coffee runs became their rhythm. Jackson would bring coffee to the church for his dad and always offered to bring Anna one too—a small gesture that meant more than he probably realized. Then came the ping-pong game. Jackson challenged Anna, and she went in confident… and lost. Badly. But somehow, that moment broke the ice. From there, everything felt easier—more conversation, more laughter, and less pretending they weren’t enjoying every minute of it. A few months later, what was meant to be a quick trip to look at hunting property turned into an entire day spent talking, laughing, and beginning to realize that this might be something deeper than either of them expected. Not long after that, they started dating. Looking back, it’s the small, ordinary moments that mean the most—coffee runs, a ping-pong loss, and a puppy named Fen. Each one played a part in a story neither of them could have planned. And now, they look forward to the greatest part of their story yet—building a life together.