In the summer of 2020, I prayed not to have a crush on anyone for a while so I could focus on my relationship with God. I had known Noble for about a year at this point, but it wasn’t until the fall of 2020 that Noble & I’s friendship began to take off. Noble & I’s friendship started off as some platonic friendships do. No feelings for one another, just a common connection in music and a love for God. However as our friendship began to grow, our platonic connection grew into an interest in one another. At this point, I was at a cross roads. On the one hand I was content in my singleness but on the other hand, I was growing in a friendship with an amazing man of God that I could see myself spending the rest of my life with, God-willing. I constantly tried to ignore this feeling but after a while I couldn’t help it. Not only was he tall, dark & handsome but he was so humble spiritually and he had truly become one of my best friends. Fast forward to September 2021- by God’s grace, the guidance of others & with the encouragement of our friends & family- we started dating. Dating Noble Kelechukwu Chidera Amadi has been one of the most unexpected turn of events in my life. I never expected to find a life partner so soon but I honestly can’t picture my life without him now. Being with Noble has been one of the greatest opportunities in life to learn how to love someone unconditionally & to continue to fight to see them the way that God does. This man is truly one of the most humble, gentle, smart & kind men that I know. Saying “yes” to him was one of the easiest yes’s of my life! I can’t wait to start our lives together with God being at the center of it all. -A

I don’t even know where to begin!! From the very beginning, my friendship with Alanna was rooted in shared passions: our love for music and an unwavering faith in God. We were just two souls navigating the complexities of life. In the summer of 2020, as the world slowed down, so did the pace of my thoughts. During one fateful evening while Alanna and I went to go pick up some friends from the airport, we shared a lot of memories and deep conversations. At the time, I remember thinking how fulfilling it was to have a friend like Alanna, whose presence was both comforting and spiritually uplifting. As summer turned into fall and fall into the spring of 2021, I began to notice subtle shifts within me. Our conversations grew deeper, laughter came easier, and our silences felt full of words unspoken, I would even occasionally “accidentally” wink at her if I stared at her too long. Alanna had become more than just a friend; she was a confidant, a spiritual partner, and a beacon of light in my life. Despite my contentment in being single, the possibility of us growing into something more lingered at the back of my mind, an idea I gently entertained but hesitated to embrace fully. By the summer of 2021, our friendship had blossomed into one of the most profound connections I had ever experienced. The thought of transforming our relationship from platonic to romantic was both thrilling and daunting. I wrestled internally, juggling my contentment with single life against the growing affection I felt towards Alanna. Yet, the more I prayed and sought counsel, the clearer it became that my heart was no longer just mine to consider. In September 2021, propelled by the encouragement of our loved ones and a shared conviction in God’s plan for us, Alanna and I took a leap of faith together—we started dating. Embracing her as my partner felt like the most natural progression of our journey. Dating Alanna was nothing short of transformative. Each day with her brought new revelations of what love can be when rooted in faith and friendship. Alanna is more than I could have ever prayed for in a life partner. She embodies kindness, grace, and strength in ways that inspire me daily. The decision to pursue a future with her was one of the easiest choices I've ever made. As we look towards our future, with God at the center of it all, I am filled with immense gratitude and anticipation. Saying "yes" to a life with Alanna was saying "yes" to a love that transcends understanding, a love that promises to grow and evolve as we do, together in faith and in Christ! - N