Our story began with a little nudge from fate and family. We first connected through Robin’s mom and sister, who worked with Joshua. One day, her sister told him, “You’d be perfect for my sister.” Though we had heard of each other, we didn’t officially meet until October 5, 2023. At the time, neither of us was looking for anything serious. But when Robin’s mom asked Joshua to give her a ride to the airport so that she could return home to Atlanta, something shifted. That car ride sparked a connection; Robin noticed his smile, and Joshua insisted she was flirting (she still says she was just being polite!). Later that fall, Joshua invited Robin to spend Thanksgiving with him in his hometown, Starkville, MS, but when she declined, the conversation fizzled, or so we thought. Once Robin made it back to Memphis, curiosity got the best of her, and she asked her sister to call Joshua. That call marked the beginning of something we didn’t even know we were waiting for. By December, Robin was back home for the holidays, and Joshua made the most of every moment, planning a date every single day until she returned to Atlanta. His intentionality, and our effortless connection, made it easy to fall for each other. Now here we are, writing this chapter together, filled with love, laughter, and the beautiful life we’re building side by side.