Faye and Gil met in September 2022 at Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. Gil was wrapping up his classes for his degree in emergency management, and Faye was just starting her first year of college as a pre-nursing student. The two happened to meet while attending a potluck hosted by the nursing department before the first vespers of the school year, and they instantly clicked.

In the weeks following, the two gradually spent more and more time together. Vespers on Friday night was always a highlight of the week because it was a common place for the two to connect. Gil and Faye’s first date was in the charming town of St. Helena, where they enjoyed some pizza and gelato. The pair became an official couple on November 11, 2022 at Linda Falls in Angwin.

As a dating couple, Faye and Gil fell deeper in love as they shared common values, goals, and a pursuit of loving God. Once Gil completed his college degree and paramedic education, he moved to Santa Rosa so he could remain close to Faye. A typical weekend for the couple included time spent at a local coffee shop, rock climbing at the gym, shopping at Trader Joe’s, and cooking delicious dinners together. The couple has also enjoyed an array of epic weekend adventures together, like backpacking 25 miles down the “Lost Coast Trail,” camping in Yosemite, and road tripping through Oregon. Faye has been remarkably supportive of Gil throughout his work as a medic, and Gil has been unwavering in his encouragement of Faye throughout nursing school.

Gil and Faye got engaged on January 4, 2025 at Table Rock, Calistoga, the location of their first hike together. The trail was challenging, and the weather was cold, but the colorful sunset and majestic mountains made for a special scene. Faye and Gil are excited to begin a new chapter together and walk through life, side by side.

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