God’s timing has always been intentional—every moment divinely orchestrated long before we could understand it. Our story began at just four and five years old, during carpool rides to school filled with laughter and the kind of innocent conversations only children can have. Jonathan, being a year older and in the grade above me, lived in a world just slightly ahead of mine, so our connection existed in those in-between moments. From those early years through eighth grade, we remained friends—two kids growing up side by side, unaware that God was already writing a story far greater than we could see. Life eventually led us in different directions, but what we didn’t realize then was that God had placed us in each other’s lives in more ways than one—through the same grade school, shared carpool rides, and mutual friends. What once felt like simple coincidence would later reveal itself as intentional design. Years later, we reconnected and the joy of catching up was instant. What followed were meaningful conversations, endless laughter, and a growing bond rooted in shared faith, culture, ambition, and strong family values. Our connection felt divinely aligned. What began again as a genuine friendship blossomed into something undeniable. Friendship turned into love, and love turned into a shared vision for the future. Today, we stand in awe of the journey that brought us here. Every moment, every path, every connection was part of God’s plan—the Milien ways to Rodney. And now, hand in hand, we step into this next chapter with full hearts, trusting in the love that found us and the faith that continues to guide us. 🤍