Our Story
Our Story
I first met Ariana at Montvale Evangelical Free Church youth group in Northern New Jersey, where we began as friends. Over time, that friendship grew deeper, eventually leading to a few dates, and we began dating just two months before the end of our senior year of high school.
As graduation approached, I committed to Messiah University and Ariana to Grove City College, beginning a new chapter marked by long distance. While the transition wasn’t easy, especially during our first year of college, we approached it with dedication, patience, and intentionality. Through late-night calls, weekend visits, and messages, we found joy in staying connected even while apart.
By God’s grace and strength, we completed four years of long distance. Though it came with challenges, those years strengthened us both individually and as a couple. Through it all, God was deepening our relationship with each other while also drawing us closer to Him.
For all the days along the way