Cody: Bethany and I met at a time of my life where I had pretty much given up on finding love. What are the odds I could find someone with integrity, intelligence, a sense of humor, a brilliant wit, a kind heart, a loving nature, who put Christ at the center of her life? And what are the odds that this perfect woman would want to be with me? I had made the decision to plan for finding happiness with what I had. But as the saying goes, if you want to make God laugh, make a plan.

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Little did I know that I would find joy that I never could have imagined. Bethany came into my heart like a thief in the night. Every day with her has been the greatest of my life. Whether we are going on walks in the wilds or shopping for paper towels, flying to far off lands, or in boring meetings, she is my friend and co-conspirator. She is the most beautiful and loving person I know. Just being around her makes me want to be a better version of myself. She embodies what it means to walk as a Christian, giving herself to selflessly helping others and working to make the world a better place. I am the luckiest man in the world to have her in my life and I can’t wait to live this adventure with my best friend and love of my life.

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Bethany: On Cody's Hinge profile he had a prompt that made me laugh and I remember thinking, “he sounds like he would be fun to hang out with.” When our date rolled around, I stumbled into the chocolate shop a few minutes early, hoping to adjust my makeup in the bathroom. But lo and behold, there was Cody in a dark blue shirt, looking absolutely dashing and adorable in a corner booth. Welp, suffice to say, the last-minute tidy up was quickly forgotten.

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We talked about everything under the sun and he made me laugh like a hyena - that breathless, belly aching kind of laughter. I remember hugging when we left and thinking “man, I really hope this works out.” From that very first date, Cody has colored my world with joy. Life is so much brighter and more beautiful than I ever could have dreamed. He is the answer to years of hopes and prayers. Every day with him is an adventure and, trust me, there is never a dull moment. His selfless love, patience, and kindness never cease to amaze. Every day he shows me how soft and pure and good love is. He never wavers. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. Cody Lee, you are my best friend and the love of my life. I love you!