Lydia had recently moved back to Ohio, and was very much enjoying reconnecting with friends and family. She had been renting her dream apartment in downtown Hamilton, a goal of hers since she was young. She began dipping her toe back into dating, considering it would be nice to meet someone. It wasn't in her plans for the year to fall in love. When Calvin asked her to hang out, she accepted. Lydia came downstairs to meet Calvin in the alleyway outside her home, the lights strung up between the building illuminated the path between them. They ended up talking for most of the night, realizing that it felt entirely natural, as if they'd known each other for years. Their connection paved the way for so much love, and after just that one night, Calvin was positive he'd met the woman he would marry. That apartment became the setting for so many chapters of our love story. From first kisses, endless laughter, I love yous, and all the way to Calvin asking Lydia to be his wife right there in the middle of that very apartment where it all started. Love found us the moment we stopped searching, and we are so grateful for the understanding, joy, and warmth we bring to one another.