From the beginning, it felt like too many pieces had quietly fallen into place long before we realized it ourselves. We laughed at the same things, shared the same curiosity about life, and slowly found ourselves talking every week about faith, psychology, and life. What started as friendship grew into something steady and deeply meaningful, built on shared values, late-night conversations, and an ease that made it feel like we’d known each other forever. Through it all, Darrick embraced not only Mattea, but her little one as part of the story from the very beginning. Now that we’ve found our way to each other, we can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of forever with the people we love most.