It all started one day when Mr. Gagnon (Maggie's dad) told her after mass one day that the Holy Spirit had inspired him with a great idea. What I didn't expect was that following Wednesday I would go on a date with my soon to be best friend and future husband. From the very beginning Tim showed nothing but kindness, goodness, and a deep desire to chase Christ. We started our first date talking about which order is the correct order to watch Star Wars in (1-6 is the only answer) and ended by sharing our goals for life, how we discovered our vocation, and some of the biggest regrets and mistakes we had ever made. It's safe to say that from the very beginning we were clear with exactly who we were, what we wanted, and the idea that Christ came before everything else in our lives. - Maggie

Let me ask you a question, what are you usually thinking about when you get out of Mass? Well for me since I usually go to the 11:30, it's food. So, as I am walking into the lobby of our Church and see a deacon with my brother and his wife gesture over for me to walk over and immediately asked "Are you available?" I thought the man was inviting me to brunch. However a follow-up clarified that I was single and then came "I'd like to introduce you to my youngest daughter". Who knew that the first description of who would become my wife would be the man that raised her. One slightly awkward group text with the three of us later, we clicked instantly. Having dinner and having time pass like it was nothing while agreeing that getting to know each other would be lot easier if we didn't hide potentially taboo topics. What a blessing this was as well because while having a drink at the Cosmic Pickle (yes, we too thought this name was hilarious) we shared some of our biggest mistakes that we've made and how we have learned to grow from them - Tim

A few dates, many laughs, and some dancing in the kitchen later and Tim sat me down to tell me something. We were very clear with each other. Love means sacrifice. Love means pushing the other person towards Christ constantly. Love means growing as a couple and becoming a united front. This conversation was the catalyst. We knew we were talking to our soulmates, we knew this was the relationship we would be in for the rest of our lives. And what does one do in such a dramatic scenario? Duke it out over Battleship. (I won) - Maggie

There's always at least a few moments before it's said that you almost say it without noticing. The concept of saying I love you has always held a high place for me. So, before 'officially' saying it I wanted to come to an agreement that this isn't pizza love. This isn't some short term fling that we don't know what our intentions are. It's a promise. A promise that with every utterance says: I am going to fight for your holiness, you are my best friend and wow sometimes you annoy me to no end but I choose you anyway, I am willing to die for you, but above all it's a promise that says, I want to walk with you on our journey's toward Christ. From that day, we have reminded each other of that promise every day. -Tim

In February I asked Tim if he would join me for a silent retreat that the diocese of Austin was putting on for young adults. I really wanted to take some time away from the world to ponder. To my excitement he said yes. We spent 5 days at a retreat center, not allowed to speak to each other. Many hijinks ensued, I definitely did NOT fall in a cactus when he wanted to sneak off in the dark to go star gazing, and he definitely did NOT climb a giant pile of dirt and have to spend 10 minutes getting dirt out of his shoes while I tried really hard not to laugh because.. silence. This time of silence brought us close. Not only to each other but to Christ. We learned to pray, to allow Christ into our hearts... and goodness if Tim didn't serve me even in the silence. - Maggie

For a year, we talked about marriage. We never had a "honeymoon" phase. We never doubted. God set in our hearts the path forward and what a beautiful path it has been. Sure, it has been hard. We have spent more hours in adoration than I think either of us ever expected. But the peace and joy we find in each other is beyond my wildest dreams. On our one year anniversary we had our monthly tradition to Latin Mass in Austin. We went to take some pictures in a park shortly after and we got engaged! The rest is history. We cannot wait to share this special day with you as we enter into this beautiful new stage of our lives. - Maggie

From just a few months into our relationship, I knew how I was going to propose. On our first date, we had a conversation about how we enjoyed Latin Mass and every month as close to the 9th as we can get we’ll go up to the Cathedral in Austin for Latin Mass. I knew that when I proposed, it had to begin with our tradition of Latin Mass. It’s November 9th, around noon and Maggie has already asked me if I’m okay a few times because I seemed off. In reality, I was more nervous than I had ever been. Not because I thought she was going to say no, but for the things that could go wrong: First, her noticing/feeling the ring box in my sport coat. I had tried multiple ways of concealing it (in the sock, up the sleeve etc.) but had to hope I could always keep her walking on my right side so the box wouldn’t hit her arm while we were walking. Second, the park was sooo much busier than it was supposed to be. I had scoped it out, but not at the exact time that we would be going so the place was packed and my heart started racing. My whole plan, where I was going to bend the knee, wouldn't work now. In true me fashion, I thought I was outwardly the coolest of cucumbers, but I’m sure it was obvious. I’m sure I speak for most men when I say I can’t quite describe the feeling of those moments of proposal. Excitement, nervousness, giddy among other emotions running through your body all at once when it culminates to the “yes” or in my case an excited “mhmm” whereupon, I asked a second time because I wanted to hear the yes. When all is said and done, I cannot truly describe the peace of knowing you are with who God intends for you. There really isn’t more I can say. -Tim

When Tim and I were writing our story, he looked back at our many text messages all the way at the beginning of our relationship. He looked over at me after laughing at our silliness and nerdy conversations and said "I've loved you for so long." Darling, I can't wait to marry you. Let's do this whole life thing together. Until the end of our days. Love, Maggie