We're getting married!

Holly, born and raised in south Chicagoland—Nicholas, a good ole boy from south Georgia, finally crossed paths in the spring of 2017, as Holly worked as the church secretary and Nicholas came by way of a college internship. Those who were around any amount of time knew of the “friendly banter” they regularly engaged in while working together at the church. This brought about a great friendship that would remain for THREE YEARS. Holly, remaining reserved about her feelings, felt a deeper connection with Nicholas and patiently waited on God’s timing. In those three years they grew as individuals and in their friendship. While in their own processes, Nicholas approached Holly’s parents in the early summer of 2019 only to be denied permission to begin talking to Holly by her very protective & loving father. This would continue for six more months. In Nicholas’s pursuit of Holly he knew that all good things come to those who wait and found himself many a nights driving, praying and talking to God about his desires to be with her. It was then the start of a new year...2020... Nicholas’s efforts of seeking Holly’s hand had slowly began to unfold. Starting with a long, painfully awkward conversation between the two soon-to-be love birds. Holly, reluctant to show her true feelings after all this time—Nicholas, eager to begin a fresh start. They found themselves talking on the phone for hours, day after day. February 29th thus marked the beginning of their “official” courtship. Navigating COVID dating and learning each other beyond a friendship, they proved their love for one another...by successfully having all of two “official” dates through the global pandemic. It was on December 5th that Nicholas asked for Holly’s hand in marriage. While many details of this God ordained love story have been left out. They gladly retell their story to all who ask, thanking God every time for His ever gracious and leading hand.