Patrick and Jessica met January of 2021 online. Patrick, who lived in Raleigh at the time, lived beyond the 50 mile boundary Jessica set had set for her dating profile but, nevertheless, Jessica saw Patrick’s profile and knew she had to talk to him! After a simple “Hey there” message, Patrick and Jessica quickly hit it off. They spent the first 7 months getting to know one another and quickly becoming best friends. After 7 long months of endless texting and long-night FaceTime “dates”, Patrick and Jessica finally met in person in Virginia going to one of their now favorite rooftop bars, The Grain in Norfolk, VA. They shared countless laughs, a few glasses of wine, and an equal admiration for one another. One month later, the two began to date, which leads us to where we are today! Wedding planning!! Patrick and Jessica are each other’s very best friends. They have overcome some difficult challenges, but have chose each other over and over again and continue to grow in their love for one another. They have chosen to center the lives together around God knowing that through him, anything is possible. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8