Mitchell first reached out to Rachel on Instagram, igniting the spark of their beautiful love story. Rachel felt a sense of comfort and trust when she saw that her twin brother, Calen, was following Mitchell, believing he must be a wonderful person. Their connection blossomed as they exchanged texts and phone calls for about a month, eagerly anticipating their first in-person meeting. The true test of their bond came when Mitchell met Rachel's beloved dogs. Rachel's heart swelled with joy when she saw how effortlessly Mitchell won over all three of her furry companions, and how deeply he cared for them. It was in that moment she knew their love was destined to flourish.