It all started January 9, 2019, when we matched on a dating app called Coffee Meets Bagel. As two old-fashioned individuals, we never imagined we would meet our future spouse this way, but God had other plans! Below were our first impressions of each other: our dating profiles.

I am...

a fun-loving and Jesus-fearing woman who passionately seeks to know and love Jesus more each day and voraciously lives life enjoying new adventures such as traveling the world and cherishing experiences I'll never grow out of (Disneyland anyone?)

I like...

having great conversations (even better when theologically rich), music jam seshs (I love to sing and play guitar), traveling, hiking, watching movies, going to Disneyland, reading, hanging at the beach, exploring new places and trying new things, and so much more!

I appreciate when my date...

lives to glorify Christ, listens well but can lead great conversation, enjoys to have fun and be silly and has an end goal of a God-honoring marriage

Height...........5' 3"

Ethinicity.....White/Caucasian

Religion........Christian

Job Title.......Marketing Manager

Employer......Ask me

I am...

very outgoing, dependable, and respectful; fairly spontaneous and usually down to hang out at the drop of a hat; madly in love with my Savior!

I like...

Getting out of the house for food, movies, bowling, bike riding, whatever!; spending as much time with friends as possible, pursuing Christ along side my brothers and sisters

I appreciate when my date...

Pushed me out of my comfort zone, likes to laugh and be goofy!; loves Jesus and constantly seeks to grow deeper in her faith

Height...........5' 9"

Ethinicity.....White/Caucasian

Religion........Christian

Job Title.......Surveying Technician

Employer......Metz Surveying, Inc.

Education.....California State University Northridge/Bachelors

Meeting for the first time

We met for lunch on a Saturday, and had a great time chatting with each other. We both felt there was something special, and we'll never forget the first words out of Bree's mouth: "I'm so glad you look like your picture."

From then on God continually grew us closer together and blessed our friendship.

Held hands for the first time

Became boyfriend and girlfriend

It's official! After 4 months of dating, praying, laughing and learning, we felt God leading us to take the next step of pursuing marriage.

Said “I love you” for the first time (Bree's birthday)

Got engaged

The biggest step in our journey so far and easily the most incredible. God has given us such a deep, Christ-like love for each other, and we long to glorify Him by faithfully choosing to love each other for the rest of our lives. With Jesus being our 1st love, we consider ourselves beyond blessed for the gift of marrying the 2nd love of our life.

Mark 10:7-9 "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh; so then they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together let not man separate."