Upper elementary school. What a time to be alive… I first noticed her on the playground and that’s where young Hunter first laid his eyes on Brenna. Time flew by and throughout high school my sister, Maren, persisted I ask Brenna out or at least to a dance. But being a high school boy, I knew better than to go out with my sister’s friend. So, something that could have been, never was because of my stubbornness.

Time goes by and college comes and goes. Friends were made and some were lost, but one specifically was never forgotten. I graduated and moved on to graduate school and back to Pennsylvania I came. It was good to be home, but something (or specifically someone) was still missing. I finally reached out to Brenna to catch up, and she was off leaving to Africa for a mission trip that was long term. I reached out to try and catch up with Brenna again (yes, I reached out first) when she returned home. We talked for a few days, and I asked Brenna to meet up with some friends. We first met up in downtown Pittsburgh in early 2022. Brenna brought her friend Tessa, and I was with my friend Carolyn. We had a great night talking and dancing. After that night I knew I wanted to see her and talk to her much more. We talked day in and day out between my classes, studying, and work. I finally called to ask her on a date during our Spring Break in 2022. When I called, she was in Nashville with a few friends on a trip. Thankfully she said yes, and I started my type A planning immediately. That date had to be perfect with no room for errors. I wanted to make it great, but not too much at the same time. I took her to Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh to eat at City Works, and then we walked to Millie’s for ice cream. We finally went to Schenley Park to watch an Amanda Bynes movie. On our way home, Brenna asked when she would see me again, and I couldn’t have been happier. I started my planning and 2x more dates occurred during my Spring Break. Next was Tepulo Honey at Station Square, that ended the night with a kiss in the snow. Finally, Stack’d in Wexford to finish off my Spring Break. We continued to talk when I got back to school. The first time she drove up to see me at graduate school, I had spent a few days tidying up the place. I finally had everything in order and took a shower. When I got out of the shower I heard a dripping noise downstairs. When I got dressed and ran down to check it, I noticed that the water had leaked through the 2nd floor and was now coming out of my chandelier and dripping even into the basement. When Brenna got there shortly after and laughed instead of leaving. I knew even more than I already had that she was a keeper. This led to us finally starting to date on March 21st, 2022. Our love grew over days, to weeks, to months, and into 3+ years. Brenna was there for every up and down along the way including trips to different countries/states, graduate school graduation, my first job, and many dinners/dates out.

I am beyond blessed to have met and fallen in love with my best friend. Brenna has truly made me into a better man and person. To grow in love and in faith with her is truly a blessing each and every day. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Who would have known that the love I was searching for was right in front of me the entire time?

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