Suddenly & tragically, Amanda's mom fell ill & passed away November 20th, 2024. That Wednesday morning in the hospital, after being told by the doctors Amanda's mom wasn't going to make it, Adam saw through the tears and asked Amanda to marry him in the hospital. He knew exactly what could bring peace in the midst of chaos & tragedy, the ability for Amanda to hold her mom's hand while they said their vows.

With family & friends on FaceTime & in the ICU room, the hospital Chaplain married us the morning of November 20th, 2024. Amanda's wedding band is her mom's ring with all 4 kids birthstones, which we ended up adding a pink tourmaline, October's birthstone, to for Adam. Adam's wedding band is a sapphire & diamond ring Amanda had made out of a necklace her mom had gifted her as a thank you for taking care of her through her health battle in 2023. To know Amanda's mom got to be a part of our day & story, while not in the way imagined, brings us peace & joy we have held onto during this time.

We are extremely grateful & blessed for the community that has surrounded us. There is heaviness and lightness in this time, and a light is knowing we get to celebrate our marriage with all our closest people in August!