Micah was born and raised in Kona, Hawaii as his family served with Youth With a Mission for 15 years. In faith, they left everything and moved to Tennessee when he was 9 years old. Long story short, they have been running a ministry that focuses on equipping and educating the church on God's heart for Israel, the Middle East and the nations. In the fall of 2014, Rachel's family came to one of the monthly gatherings hosted in Micah's living room. A community night of worship, testimonials, fellowship, prayer and lots of joy. The two never really "met," and never actually talked until the summer of 2015 at a rather life-changing camp. (A story for another day;) A year and a half later, after daily phone conversations, lots of group hangouts, and pretty much hanging out every week after church, the two finally "confessed" their feelings for one another. About 6 months later in January of 2017, Micah told Rachel he loved her 2 weeks before leaving for his 6 month discipleship training school in Australia! Don't worry, 6 months later, on July 7, 2017, the two had a picnic and a 4 hour prayerful conversation, and decided to seal the deal, shook hands and "committed" to dating. So I guess the rest is history? Our 17 and 19 year old selves have sure come a long way from that handshake. November 1st, 2020, after 3.5 years of navigating through the seas of long-distance, traveling, ministry schools, multiple jobs and lots of change, Micah got down on one knee at Arrington Vineyards on a beautiful blue-sky day and asked for Rachel to be his bride forever! Now 23 and 21 years old, we have a lifetime to learn and a lifetime to grow. On the shores of an entirely new chapter of life. A place of open-handed trust for whatever may come, and expectant joy for what is ahead. Thank you all who have been a part of our story and walked with us these short years :) We are so grateful for you, and cannot wait to celebrate with you on this special day! In Him, Micah & Rachel