Our story began in the late Summer of 2023. Ashley and I were both pursuing our Master’s of Accountancy (MAcc) at Auburn University. While we remember the first time we met differently, we remember our first real conversation the same. On a walk with some of our classmates to get Chick-fil-A for lunch, we spent the whole time debating which fast food french fry is best. After the conversation, I remember thinking to myself, "Who is this girl?"

From that day on, we developed a really close friendship which grew through our run club, sand volleyball intramural team, and hanging out during the Auburn football games. We were the best of friends, and we couldn’t get enough time together.

It was during the MAcc international trip to Madrid, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal when friendship turned into so much more. We were inseparable. On a beautiful night, October 11, 2023 we had our first date in Lisbon, Portugal. We both had limited dating experiences, but the Lord’s call for both of us to date was so clear. We began dating, and on November 16, 2023 I officially asked Ashley to be my girlfriend.

We grew close through countless dates, movie nights, tennis matches, and laughing through the joys of everyday spent together. We share a love for travel, and our trips to Gatlinburg and the Beach created memories and a glimpse into our future life together. Further, Ashley and I became the best study partners throughout the semester as we worked to graduate with our Masters’ degrees. Being together turned the long study hours in the library into the best study dates. We both successfully graduated and had the best summer in Auburn.

The 21st of September, 2024 is a day that we will never forget. It was that wonderful morning that I proposed to Ashley at the Red Barn in Auburn. She said yes, and it has been the best journey towards our wedding date. We cannot wait to see where the Lord guides us, and we are so grateful for the blessings that he has poured out on our relationship.

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