Two lives join as One!

Long story short, Chase and Abigail have both met on a dating service app called Upward, an app designed for individuals to match each other at the swipe of a finger. Think of it like Tinder, except more focused on individuals with a Christian background. Now before the Baby Boomer generation starts grudging and shaking their heads, rest assured, this app would get them both on the right track. The conversation started subtle on the site, but eventually, Chase asks for Abigail's phone number and the rest goes. They would eventually book their first date to meet up at Sundance Square in Downtown Fort Worth, getting to know each other face-to-face for the first time. They booked another date to meet up at the Dallas Zoo the next day. A couple of weeks later, Chase decided he wanted to travel from Dallas all the way to Lubbock, TX, where Abigail, at the time, was enrolled at Texas Tech University (Guns Up). Once he let Abigail know his dates, it was off to the races. On that Saturday, November 12th, they hung out all day before Chase decided to ask "Is it safe to say we are officially dating?" of course, Abigail responded with "I don't know you haven’t asked me!" Drawing out the question: "Will you be my girlfriend?" He asks. Abigail, without hesitation, said yes and the two became official. All in a span of nearly two months of knowing each other. They would attend church the next morning to hear the great message of the Lord, and Chase headed his way back home, knowing that he just kickstarted the next big chapter in both of their lives.

Chase, did tell himself early on that he knew once he started dating Abigail, that she is the person he needed to marry. Secretly Abigail was thinking the very same thing. Right before Chase took the next steps, he wanted to wait on their 3 month anniversary as a couple. He told himself make it past that point and waste no time. February 12th and Valentines day passes, and guess what? Chase and Abigail are still together! By this time, Chase is 100% confirmed to grab that ring for her and went to work. It is mid March, Chase at this point has the ring. Chase would text his younger brother, Sam, and told Sam he needed him for their engagement. Chase would also tell Abigail's sister, Emily, the same thing. Knowing how important it was to Chase and Abigail to have their younger siblings there, Chase needed these two to make it or the engagement would have to wait until another day. Once everything was together Chase would booked four tickets to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens for the four of them on Saturday, April 15th. Fast forward to the day, after complications with a security guard, and many steps of walking, Chase finally popped the question to Abigail: "Will you marry me?" Abigail, crying in happiness, said yes. Chase then double-checked with her if she really wanted to, because after all, he even said so himself that he could be some work. Sam and Emily, being the outgoing younger siblings they are, celebrated the occasion and made sure everyone noticed and made it a big deal. They made sure the presentation was top-notch. If one finger was an inch off, they would redo the photos! All jokes aside, Sam and Emily played a vital role in making Chase and Abigail's day a special one, and they couldn't be thanked enough. Chase and Abigail only needed 5 months before they were ready for the next step. Most people will feel as if 5 months is too short, and very few will view it as too long. As silly as the concept sounds, couples just know when the time is right. Could be 2 months, could be 2 years. It just depends on how long it takes for each partner to see things through. God also knew for Chase and Abigail the timing was right for them. They both rely on God to know when exactly things need to play out, and their faith in him gives them the courage and strength to proceed forward. Now as an engaged couple, new challenges lie ahead, but their trust in each other and God would only grow stronger.

First and foremost, Chase and Abigail have to actually marry each other. That is kind of an important step. In all seriousness, Chase and Abigail after marriage, plan to stay in the DFW area for close to a year to gain more experience in their careers and then hopefully move to the northeast Texas region in the future, where they can truly begin their next chapter in building their family life. However, who knows what will happen. It is hard to dictate and predict where life will take them down the line, but their trust in each other, as well as well as their trust in God, will help guide them to a happy marriage.

Chase Newman, a 26 years old young man, was born in April 12th, 1997 in a town called Easley in the state of South Carolina. His father is Ja Newman and his mother is Leah Hamblen. Chase's family consists of three older sisters: Kristy Miller, Lauren Dorado, Marilyn Hellebuyck, and one younger sister, Cadence Hamblen. Chase also has two brothers: James Newman and Samuel Newman. Chase grew up in Piedmont, South Carolina for 14 years before eventually moving to Texas and finally settling in Linden, Texas starting his Freshman year in high school. Chase would graduate from Linden-Kildare High School and eventually graduate from the University of Texas at Tyler with a double bachelors in Finance & Marketing. He works predominately as an Accountant. At a young age, Chase was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and he had to be put in special education for a few years. He had to overcome struggles such as social skills. Once Chase's social skills properly developed, he was then put back in normal classes to continue his education. He was once very sensitive about people knowing about his Autism at the fear of either being bullied, or being treated differently because of his disability. Once he got re-diagnosed in 2018 to confirm his Autism, he changed his tune completely, and acknowledges it is a part of who he is, and can not hide it anymore. Now he is completely open discussing his Autism with all of his family, friends, and co-workers. Personal hobbies that Chase enjoys are watching sports, playing video games, hanging out with his friends and family, going outside for walks, and hanging out with his Fiancé. Chase one day wants to go explore Japan as a place to visit. He also wants to hike the tallest peaks of every mountain in every state within the continental United States.

Abigail Lovrien, a 23 years old young woman, was born in August 22nd, 2000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her father is Robert Lovrien and her mother is Janet Lovrien. Abigail's family consists of one younger sister: Emily Lovrien. Abigail grew up in the rocky mountains region of New Mexico for the first five years of her life before her family moved to Haltom City, Texas, where she would live even to today. Abigail graduated from Haltom City High School and later attended Texas Tech University. She works predominantly as a Jeweler. Abigail has always been a very analytical and creative thinker. She was always building and creating whatever she could imagine with what she had. This lead to Abigail wanting to be an architect from a very young age. In her first year at college, Abigail had a variety of mental health problems which eventually resulted her getting diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and ADHD to name a few. After serval years working through these "disabilities," Abigail slowly started trusting God, changed her major, and learned how to use her natural thought process that the world would consider a "disability" to glorify God. This trust lead her to meat Chase and realize she wasn't supposed to build a career the way the world told her; but rather be a loving wife. Abigail enjoys serval hobbies including but not limited to: sewing, knitting, crochet, jewelry making and wood work. Abigail loves going on road trips as long as she is not driving, and seeing God's creation in person. She does hope to travel to Japan one day and experience the culture.