We initially connected on a dating app. Both of us said we’d never date someone from out of town, but we each reconsidered. Our first date was for a late lunch on May 6, 2019. It really was an instant connection for us. We began dating and launched into a relationship pretty quickly. At our age, it doesn’t take long for your heart to know! Thus began many road trips between St. Cloud and Plymouth for over a year. In June of 2020, I made the big leap and left the Twin Cities for St. Cloud and making a home with Mark. Fortunately for me, he also welcomed my furry family, Stormy and Gracie! Fast forward to March 3rd of this year. Mark and I were relaxing on a beautiful beach on the island of St. John, discussing our future, when he turned to me and asked me to marry him. We both believe that love is sweeter the second time around, and are grateful that God brought us together.