Paul and I have a beautiful, insane, and magical story about how we met… it is called Bumble (a dating app). Some may say, well that’s not insane or magical, and I’d say well you’re right.. But wait to hear the story afterward.

The first message Paul sent me was three date ideas. He really just jumped into it. I would’ve been creeped out if his profile didn’t perfectly align with mine.. and he was quite handsome (which is a plus). Also, as I’ve come to know, when he wants something, he just goes for it.

A couple days later, we met at a coffee shop and I immediately called my best friend, Kathryn (my wonderful maid of honor), and said “I am going to marry this man”. She definitely thought I was crazy… but look where we are at now Kathryn!! Afterward, Paul was late for a meeting (sorry Mr. Powers) and we hung out straight for a week. We both realized we have a love for slow dancing in the kitchen, going on fun adventures, trusting Jesus more than anyone else, and our values were nothing short but pretty perfectly aligned. Plus, we crack each other up… which is always a good thing until you can’t breathe from laughing so hard.

We met in April and in September Paul proposed to me at Glacier National Park. It was a gorgeous week full of hiking, running in small town shops, and playing board games till late. It WAS magical and will always be remembered. Especially us not making it to our campsite, seeing bear scat, and sleeping on a ridge… which was terrifying (Dad, sorry I never told you this).

All in all, fast forward to getting married soon. Paul is a man of such character. He is intelligent, hilarious, has a selfless heart, and loves the Lord above all else. After praying continuously (God knows) for years for a man of such dignity, Jesus put him in my life at the perfect time. I am blessed beyond belief to marry this wonderful man. I am so in love with him and can’t wait to slow dance in the kitchen and praise the Lord for the rest of our lives together.

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