Kevin and Heather both had life changing surgery in 2019 and 2020, which set them on a collision course for their happily ever after. They just didn’t know it yet. After surgery they both joined a Facebook support group for people who were going through the same or similar post operative and life altering changes to help keep everyone positive and on the right track. Friendship came quickly for Heather and Kevin and with the lovely Covid lockdowns “support meetings” transitioned to zoom meetings, where lots of laughs and late-night chat sessions dwindled until only 2 remained, enjoying each other’s stories of how life had led them to these new challenges. The day came when they finally got to meet face to face they both knew this was something special. 2021 saw life returning to normal after the end of Covid lockdowns and many more dates and one hour road trips between Sycamore and Channahon. Both love sharing time outside, at amusement parks, sporting events, concerts, or a kayak cruise down the river and especially being together. Fall of 2021 Heather got her first taste of Hawkeye football and has never looked back!! (Edit: Heather is Fighting Irish Blue and Gold to her core, (but she is slowly becoming a Hawkeye lover). In early summer 2023 after a chat with Heathers Dad Bill, Kevin proposed while on vacation at Indiana Beach in Monticello Indiana. Heather’s brother Billy has a memorial brick at this lifelong vacation spot for her family and Kevin made sure to include Billy in this very important step. After a brief ring fumble, Heather happily accepted his proposal. From one adventure to the next the best part of their love story is that they are never far apart. Wherever the road leads you will find Kevin and Heather hand in hand facing it together. We look forward to you all joining us this fall at the Stronghold Castle in Oregon.