Believe it or not, our love story started backstage! I was an assistant stage manager, wrangling actors and props during the chaotic opening run of "Samson the Last Judge." Enter James, looking dashing in his Navy uniform. Turns out, we were both Navy brats, and that shared experience instantly broke the ice.

Our first "date" was a total adventure. We headed to Cracker Barrel for dinner, then geared up for "Spiderman in the Multiverse." But things didn't exactly go according to plan. We somehow majorly misjudged the timing and ended up stuck in the car for two hours! It was a little awkward at first, but we ended up talking for ages, and honestly, looking back, it was the perfect way to get to know each other.

Neither of us really knew it was a "date" until after the movie. We were just hanging out, enjoying each other's company, and then... well, let's just say the word "date" finally came up.

From that first unexpected encounter, our adventures together have been endless. We've explored everything from quiet Sunday mornings at church to the wildest exhibits at the zoo. And of course, we share a deep love for the theater – where our story began – and the vibrant energy of renaissance fairs.

Then came the proposal. James, ever the romantic, chose a location that held special meaning for us both: Andrew Jackson State Park, the very spot where I first whispered those three little words. He surprised me with a heartfelt proposal at the top of the hill, my dad by his side, even though the ring wasn't even supposed to arrive for another two weeks!

We are so excited to see what the future holds. With dreams of traveling the country (and maybe even the world!), and with James considering a career in the military, we trust that God will guide our path. We are ready for whatever challenges and blessings come our way as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.

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