The time was around January of 2021. Noel was finishing his Bachelor's in Bible and Theology at MNU while living in Olathe, KS. Brittany on the other hand had moved to Kansas City from Bolivar, MO in order to pursue her master's degree in musicology. Through regular attendance of Blue Valley Baptist, mutual couple friends, Justin and Ilene introduced them to each other as partners to be in their own wedding party. Brittany was too tall and needed someone who could match her height and Noel was a strapping fit. But as the wedding passed, Noel and Brittany parted ways. A forlorn Noel whose charms fell flat on Brittany's heart were suddenly ignited when she asked for him to rescue her on the side of the highway. A flat tire! This was his chance to seal the deal! But upon arrival, some random stranger (thank you, basketball coach Brandon from Des Moines) had done the work for her already and Noel was left like a putz. It's the thought that counts right? It must've worked because afterwards, they went out on their first date together at a Mexican restaurant. So, as they say, the rest is history. A few months passed by pursuing Christ and each other, then Noel and Brittany decided to get married. On March 4th 2022, Noel got on one knee. She said yes! To God be the glory!