Lilli and Bryan were both going through big transitions in 2024. Lilli had been at Indaba for almost 4 years and had just finished her bachelor’s degree. She was getting ready to slow down at work to focus on her master's in teaching, but before that, she was given the opportunity to help open a new Indaba location as an interim manager. Part of her role was hiring new people, which meant a lot of interviews—including one with Bryan. Bryan, after two years working with Young Life and finishing his degree, decided it was time for a change. He applied to Indaba, and a few days later, Lilli called him for an interview. Fast forward a week to May 30th, and they met in person. Bryan’s first day at Indaba was June 24th, and Lilli was his trainer. Between getting the new store up and running and spending a ton of one-on-one time together, they quickly became more than just coworkers. By the end of July, they went on their first date, and things just clicked. In the short time they’ve been together, they’ve gone on camping trips to Banff, and Weir Creek Hot Springs, been to concerts at the Gorge and in Seattle, and spent time at Priest Lake. Through slower seasons of life and busier ones, they've learned the value of making time for each other. Their relationship has been filled with adventures, growth, and lots of laughs. From the moment they met, they became teammates—in both work and life. Their shared experiences and intentional time together made it clear to both of them that God had brought them together. Then, on a snowy walk at Whitworth on New Year’s Day at 8:30 am, Bryan proposed, and eager to spend the rest of her life with him, Lilli said yes! A new and exciting opportunity for ministry is here and the excitement to build a God fearing life together is where this story begins. Thank you all for loving and supporting us. We are blessed and excited for what God has in store.