Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it. For David, it began with a new travel assignment in New Jersey. For Meghan, it was just another day at the hospital where she worked as a Health Unit Coordinator - until their paths crossed! David, a travel respiratory therapist, happened to be working on Meghan's unit and found himself a bit turned around. When he asked her where the O2 tanks were, Meghan didn't just point the way - she walked with him to show him. It was a small gesture, but one that David never forgot. There was something about her kindness and warmth that immediately stood out. From that day on, every time David worked on her unit, he made sure to stop by and chat. Meghan couldn't help but notice his charm, and his irresistible smile! Before long, he asked for her number, and what started as hospital hallway conversations soon turned into something much more - the beginning of their love story. When David's next contract took him to New Hampshire, they made the distance work with weekend trips and phone calls. But after a while, they both knew they wanted more than time apart. So when his contract ended, David drove back to New Jersey, picked up Meghan, and together, they hit the open road - a cross-country adventure that would change everything. They explored new places, shared countless laughs, hiked the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and ended their journey in California, where David grew up. Somewhere between the miles, the laughter, and the quiet moments, they realized they'd found their forever. Eventually, life led them to North Carolina - a place that now feels like home. It's where their next chapter begins, and they can't wait to start their forever together.

In July, David and Meghan were in California spending a week with his family. One sunny afternoon at the beach in Carlsbad, while building sandcastles with David's nephews, Meghan stepped away to get some water - thinking David was right behind her. When she turned back, she found him on one knee with a ring in his hand. For a moment, she thought he had fallen, until she realized what was happening. With a smile, David asked "Will you marry me?" Overwhelmed with joy and surprise, Meghan said yes - and in complete shock, added, "Thank you!" Both laughed, soaking in the moment. It was the perfect, them kind of proposal - full of love, laughter, and the sound of ocean waves!