This particular love story began on a Spring weekend in Garden Valley, on a Catholic retreat. Matt saw Maddie from across the room and knew that he had to try and make a good first impression. He grabbed a basketball and went to the three point line. The shot was flawless, but his plan wasn't...Maddie was busy talking and didn't see any of it. Regardless of this rocky start, Matt eventually won Maddie's heart through numerous efforts, such as buying her a bag of flour (when the store ran out of real flowers) and serenading her with cheesy Elvis Presley songs. Although this relationship has had its fair share of ups and downs, the most beautiful part is how through it all, they have relied on God and the Blessed Mother to be their guide and strength. It's not just a love story between two people. It is a living metaphor for and testament to God's love for humanity. They are simply the blessed recipients and willing conduits of His love.