We both grew up in Brush, Colorado, attending the same middle and high school. I first noticed Nick in middle school, but it wasn’t until the end of our sophomore year that we officially started dating.

One of the most memorable moments in our story happened during a high school trip to Europe, organized by our Spanish teacher. At the time, Nick and I had been playfully flirting, and though he initially joined the trip because he was close friends with my brother and his group, it turned out to be the spark that brought us together. Over those two weeks, we spent a lot of time exploring new places, sharing experiences, and truly getting to know each other.

The defining moment came in Barcelona, Spain, near the end of the trip. On the beach, Nick wrote in the sand: "Brooklynn, will you be my girlfriend?" Of course, I said yes!

Now, nearly seven years later, our journey has taken us through both distance and growth. I attended a community college in Oregon while Nick studied at Dordt. After I graduated from Oregon, I transferred to Dordt as well, which only strengthened our relationship even more.

From high school sweethearts to engagement, our story continues—one adventure at a time.

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