We met as probation officers in Georgia — not the most romantic setting, but fate clearly had other plans. What started as a friendship built on baseball games, Game of Thrones marathons, and nights out at our favorite local dive bar, SuBourbon, soon became something so much more. The more time we spent together, the more we realized that what we had was special — a connection deeper than friendship. Our first official date was at Bernie’s in Kennesaw, where we bonded over our shared love of oysters and laughter that never seemed to stop. By June of 2019, our love story had officially begun. Later that year, we moved in together — just in time for a global pandemic that brought so much uncertainty. But through all the fear and change, we had each other. Quarantine tested many things, but for us, it only confirmed what we already knew: we had found our forever. Over the years, we’ve built a life filled with laughter, adventures, and quiet, meaningful moments. We’ve traveled across states and countries, visited loved ones, renovated parts of our home, and continued to fall more in love with every chapter. And then, in 2025, during a trip to the breathtaking Oregon coast, Chad (finally!) got down on one knee. With the Pacific Ocean behind us and the wind carrying his words, he asked me to be his forever — and it was the easiest yes of my life. We can’t wait to continue this beautiful journey — hand in hand — growing, learning, and loving one another for the rest of our days.