I first met Hannah in the fall of 2022. We both showed up to PYA, our young adults ministry, with not many other young adults! I'm a big introvert when it comes to people I don't know, and Hannah grew up in Edna. However, from the moment that I met her, I knew her faith was special. She lived her life in a way that honored God, and didn't care what that meant for others' approval of her. I admired that, and it inspired me.

From the first time we met to about June of 2025, I didn't know Hannah deeply, but I knew I loved the way she lived for God. The two of us went to Student Life Camp, our church camp for high schoolers (She was leading 10th grade girls - I was leading 10th grade guys) in the middle of June, and the way she led her girls was so sweet. They looked up to her and were encouraged by her faith, just as I am. They also just loved the person she was - funny, caring, sweet, approachable, and compassionate. As do I. I adored the woman I saw leading these girls, and I wanted that for my family one day. When we got back from camp, I sat Hannah down and told her how I felt about her.

Two weeks later, we went on our first date, and I learned so much about who Hannah was - this affirmed everything I thought of her and more. After that we continued to go on dates, and I fell more and more every time. In mid-July, I asked a mentor and friend of mine how he knew when he wanted to marry his wife, and he told me, "If you can't imagine not being in the front row to everything God is going to do in her life, she's the one." This stuck with me because everything nowadays is wait until you have all your ducks in a row, or wait until you've dated for x amount of time, but I loved being with Hannah, I loved talking to her, and she had a servant's heart. That's all I needed to know.

I ordered her ring in the middle of the September, and I proposed to her on October 26th. Hannah has inspired me so much, and I know for a fact I want to be in the front row for everything she puts her mind to. Whatever God has for us, I'm excited to do it by her side. She's going to be the best wife and mom. I know her desire to surrender her life to God will strengthen our family!

Hannah, I love you, and I'll do my best to love you like Jesus loved His church and lead our family until the day that I die.

- Caden

C&H

Ceremony

Reception