Their story began at Lakeland University in the quiet town of Plymouth, Wisconsin. She was a freshman, just beginning to find her place in the world, while he was a sophomore who had already taken notice of her. Andrew tried a few times that year to win her over with a date, but Breann, not quite ready, gently turned him down. Then, as fate would have it, the world slowed to a halt with the onset of COVID, and everyone returned home, unsure of what the future would bring. When life on campus resumed the following fall, Breann and her friends hosted a back-to-school gathering at her apartment. Among the guests that evening was Andrew. Something shifted that night—September 12, 2020—and in that simple, serendipitous moment, their forever quietly began. From that point on, they were inseparable. Some of their most cherished early memories were made during quiet evenings at Jetzers Lake, just down the road from campus. There, they would sit together in the car for hours, letting music fill the silence as they opened up about their pasts and dreamed aloud about the life they hoped to build. The connection between them ran deep—anchored in shared values, mutual respect, and a growing love that neither of them had expected but both instantly recognized. On January 1, 2021, Andrew asked Breann to be his girlfriend. Not long after, they took another leap—moving in together and learning, day by day, what it meant to build a life as one. Their journey wasn’t without hardship. They stood side by side through loss, leaning on each other through the difficult seasons. But in the midst of those trials came a joy like no other: in May 2022, they discovered they were expecting their first child. And on January 12, 2023, their hearts grew infinitely larger with the arrival of their son. Breann has always seen the best in Andrew—his drive, his resilience, and the honesty with which he meets the world. His unwavering devotion to their little family speaks volumes, and she treasures the loyalty and love he brings to every day. And to Andrew, Breann is a rare light. “She’s such an empath,” he says. “She cares for everyone deeply, and that’s something I’ve always admired. She has unwavering patience and an immense amount of grace. I love the way she brings warmth and unity to our home.” Together, they look to the future with open hearts—eager to grow their family, to create lasting memories, and to continue walking hand in hand through every chapter life unfolds.