Matt had been going to Highpoint Church for quite a while where he attended the Young Adults Group. In June 2018, a week after he moved out to Colorado, Michele was invited to play volleyball at the Young Adults Group by her bridesmaid, Megan. Michele found a place among the group and became a leader in the group and became friends with many of Matt's friends, without knowing anything about Matt. Then in February 2019, Matt moved back from Colorado and on his first night back to the Young Adults Group, the pastor introduced Matt and Michele. Neither of us were LOOKING for someone, but as we started to hangout with the friends we now both shared, we started to realize that there was something very special about our natural connection. We prayed, fasted, and sought God's will for if we should pursue a relationship. With great affirmation from the Lord, on May 4, 2019 we decided to take a leap of faith and officially date. From then on we "knew" we had something special. On December 23, 2019 Matt asked Michele for her hand in marriage at one of our favorite spots on the Riverwalk in Downtown Chicago. We are so thankful to God and how He worked in our lives to bring us together and we are so excited to start our life together and all that Jesus has in store for us.