For two people who had never seriously dated anybody before we met each other, we surely have had our work cut out for us the past two years. However, in the best way, God has shaped and written our story from the very beginning.

Travis finished playing baseball at Allan Hancock Community College in the spring of 2021 and transferred to Fresno State without ever visiting before (risky decision #1). Hoping to complete a degree in Electrical Engineering, Travis was excited for the fresh start in Fresno. He met Payton Allen on the baseball field and they became friends quickly. Travis mentioned wanting to find someone to date and Payton said his girlfriend Katie, who lived in the Fresno State dorms, had many nice friends! Travis agreed to go on a date with one of Katie's friends (risky decision #2 :)). Audrey was attending Fresno State, living in the dorms, and working at a church while competing her Liberal Studies degree to become a teacher. She was eager to meet the right person to date (and then marry), but never wanted it to feel forced. When Katie mentioned that her boyfriend knew a D1, Jesus-loving baseball player, Audrey said "For sure, I'll definitely meet him!" Long story short, we met, hung out with friends a lot, and started dating in November of 2021. Audrey's confident and strong-willed personality stood out to Travis, as well as her very contagious laugh. Audrey's first impression of Travis was highlighted by his thoughtfulness, intentionality, and boldness for everything he believed in.

From the ups and downs of Travis' baseball seasons (and there were manyyy) to the exhaustion and joys of Audrey's work and student teaching (which were also plentiful), we have been continually blessed by the people and experience that have been brought our way.

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