We first met at The Master's University. It was my second year at the university and Sophia's first year. The first time we hung out together was during the Spring semester of '21. We went golfing with a group and that's when "sparks flew" for me (Aaron). Although Sophia wasn't immediately receptive, we were dating within the next several weeks. After this, we both decided to spend our last semester together studying in Israel. It is a study abroad program through Master's which allowed us to study God's Word in the Holy Land. At the time, Israel wasn't allowing tourists into the country yet because of COVID. It was through God's kindness that we were allowed to go together with our group on student visas. Israel is where our relationship flourished. It was here that we both knew God had brought us together for marriage. As soon as we got back into the U.S., I got down on one knee and proposed at the Ventura Cross. Now, we can't wait for the day that we are to marry so that we can glorify the Lord together!