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When Taylor and I connected with each other, I had no clue that we had already met two years prior—but I definitely forgot about it (whoops). After talking and learning about what we had both been up to during the two years we hadn’t seen each other, I convinced her to let me take her on a date. We talked for hours before we even ordered food (mostly her, because she’s a certified yapper), and it turned out to be the best night of my life. After that date, I had already decided that I was going to marry her because we connected on a level I had never imagined possible. That night planted the seed and allowed us to grow into where we are today. From living an hour apart to moving into a house together in a new town, our life together has been full of blessings and unforgettable memories. It’s truly incredible how just one night can change the course of your life forever.

Before our first date ever happened, Steven and I had technically already crossed paths. Two years earlier, he was just a name I heard once and somehow never forgot — even though he had little memory of me. (He still laughs about that.) Then one day, his name resurfaced, and something in me remembered. I always joke that I didn’t even want to go on the date… but God clearly had other plans for me. I had prayed for someone like him — over and over — without realizing that the answer to those prayers was already on his way. What started as a date I was unsure about — one that required an hour-long drive for him and a truck wash to impress me — became the beginning of everything. What was supposed to be a simple meet-up turned into hours of talking, laughing, and feeling instantly comfortable with each other. The night ended with both of us realizing something special was beginning. Since then, life with Steven has been pure adventure. We’ve skied the Rocky Mountains, tasted moonshine in the Smokies, and dove for lobsters in the Florida Keys. Whether we’re on the boat, relaxing in our famous Florida room patio, or curled up watching a show, being together has always felt like its own special journey — the kind where even the quiet moments feel extraordinary. What started as a name became a spark… and that spark grew into the sweetest, most unexpected blessing.