Olivia’s POV:

Scrolling through Facebook one day, I saw that this lady who I’d never met before (now known as Mrs. Jane) posted a picture of her son. Immediately, I had to message her. I’m still unsure exactly what got into me then, but there was something about this guy that made me want to know him. Maybe his sweet smile, or his beautiful eyes. Usually that wouldn’t have been enough for me to message this poor lady asking if “this item (her son) was still available.” But thank the good Lord, it was that day.

Then I met him in person. That smile made my heart race and my stomach turn flips. Looking into his beautiful eyes felt like home. (Both remain very very true). On the first date, he opened doors for me and was so respectful. The lady on Facebook had done something right. He made me smile until my jaws hurt, made me laugh my loudest ever laughs at town square social until people were staring like they would really like for me to shut up, and he left me driving home smiling and hoping to see him again, preferably soon.

Second date. Ben came to my house and we made homemade pizza (I had to trick him into thinking I cook) and danced in the kitchen. It was a real life Nicholas Sparks book. We sipped hot chocolate, watched a movie, and cozied up on the couch. He noticed I was staring at him for longer than I even meant to and asked me what was going through my head. “Oh nothing.” A lie, obviously. He asked over and over until I blurted out those words: “I think I love you.” Don’t forget, this is only the SECOND time I had even met this man. He’s gone for sure. What is wrong with me? Why would I say that? Especially OUT LOUD. He did not say it back but that was okay. I had obviously lost my mind and should not count on seeing him again but at least he’s not making this really. really. awkward, because he could. That’s nice of him.

Fast forward, I saw him again. I’m sitting beside him right now and we’re going to look for a suit that he will wear to our wedding October 12th of this year, the ring on my left ring finger glistens as I type this.

This weekend, the lady from Facebook went with my mom, nana, 2 of my best friends, and myself to pick out a pretty spot and a fancy dress so that I can marry the most amazing man I’ve ever met. The one that has shown me the truest and purest definition of love since that second date.

I still can’t believe this is real life. God is too too good to me. I will forever be so so deeply thankful. All the Glory to my wonderful God, who I think has a little something to do with the sparkle in Ben’s eyes that caught my attention enough to message Mrs. Jane.

p.s. Thanks for being my wing woman, Mrs. Jane. I’m not sure that was your intention, but you still deserve at least a “thank you.”

Ben’s POV:

Olivia and I met in early December of 2023. She had messaged my mother from a Facebook group called Vouched Dating asking Is this package still available? Our first date was at Town Square Social in Lebanon. After that first date we both knew we wanted to see each other again, and it didn't take much longer for either of us to know we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. I know God has blessed our relationship and I absolutely can't wait to do life together with Olivia.