love brought you here

We first met on a weekend that neither of us expected would change our lives forever. On September 23, 2023, Hector had been studying in Utah and planned to attend a reunion with friends he had served with during his mission for our church. At the same time, Yareli was visiting from out of state, planning to see her friends and attend her own mission reunion. By chance—or maybe divine timing— Their paths crossed through a mutual friend. What unfolded that weekend didn’t feel random. It felt like something that was always meant to happen. At first, Yareli didn’t plan on meeting anyone new. She was focused on reconnecting with friends and settling back into life after her mission. But the moment she saw Hector, she couldn’t help but think he was cute. Hector, on the other hand, had already heard about her from their mutual friend and thought Yareli was someone special before even meeting her. When they finally introduced themselves, there was an instant connection, though neither of them fully realized it at the time. The weekend was filled with unexpected moments: a missed haunted house plan, dancing at the club, and late-night conversations that flowed so naturally, it felt like they were picking up where they had left off. It wasn’t so much about sharing the same hobbies or interests — it was something deeper. They both had this unshakable feeling that they had known each other long before that weekend. It felt like their souls recognized each other. One moment in particular stood out: when they realized both their patriarchal blessings talked about needing patience with their future children. That moment was a quiet confirmation from God that they had found something real — that they had found each other. What started as a weekend of fun quickly became something unforgettable. The more time they spent together, the more it became clear that this connection was different. By the end of that week💀, Hector asked Yareli to be his girlfriend, and she said yes, knowing in her heart that this wasn’t just a new chapter, but the beginning of something extraordinary. From that day forward, we’ve been building a love that grows deeper every day, learning, laughing, and creating a future together that we both know was meant to be.