We first met at a church event in April of 2024, not knowing it would be the beginning of something really special. A short time later, Matthew asked Brooke to lunch with a small group of friends to celebrate her birthday—what seemed like a simple outing quickly became something we both looked forward to. After that day, we kept finding reasons to stay in touch, and every date made our connection grow stronger. By the fifth date, Matthew knew he didn’t want to keep it casual anymore and asked Brooke to be his girlfriend. The answer was an easy yes for Brooke!