We met in the sweetest way—he would only stop by the shop next door a couple of times a month to service it, but one day he came into my workplace for a little sweet treat, and that’s where it all began. He admired my work ethic and offered me a job so we could cross paths more often. From the start, he had a quiet crush, while I was searching for something deeper—something rooted in faith. Along the way, we found ourselves giving each other relationship advice, not realizing we were slowly becoming exactly what we had both been looking for. He gently encouraged me to go to church, and through that journey, we became best friends. I was drawn to the kindness in his heart, the way he led with faith, and the way he cared so deeply for others. Over the past two and a half years, we’ve built a beautiful life together with our dog family, Chewy and Bailey, always encouraging each other to grow closer to God and closer to one another. He proposed on Bald Head Island in the most thoughtful way—knowing all I wanted was to find a shark tooth, he tied a string to one and planted it just for me. When I found it, he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him—turning a simple wish into the most unforgettable moment of our lives.