Chad and Janet’s journey began in May 2016 at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Morgantown, West Virginia. When Janet started her new job, she never imagined that within those walls she would meet someone who would change her life forever. What began as passing glances and shared shifts slowly turned into something meaningful, an unspoken connection that grew with each conversation.

Their first real spark happened one summer evening at a friend’s party in August 2016. Amidst the laughter and noise, they found themselves drawn to each other. What started as light conversation blossomed into a budding friendship full of warmth, understanding, and a feeling that something more was quietly waiting to unfold.

On December 12, 2016, Janet invited Chad out to Chipotle. It wasn’t officially a date, but it felt like a turning point. There, away from the bustle of work and casual encounters, they found comfort in each other’s company. That simple moment, just the two of them, marked the beginning of something they couldn’t quite name yet, but already deeply felt.

Though their path wasn’t without its hesitations, and timing wasn’t always perfect, the connection between them only deepened. In May 2017, Chad worked up the courage to ask Janet to the movies. Life got in the way that night, but their story was far from over.

Then came July 4th, 2017. Under a sky lit with fireworks, Janet found clarity. With honesty in her heart, she reached out to Chad, expressing what she had felt all along, that she couldn’t let him slip away. From that night on, everything changed.

Just weeks later, on July 26th, Chad made a gesture that was uniquely his, thoughtful, heartfelt, and full of love. With a sweet note, a trail of rose petals, and treats to make her smile, he asked Janet to be his. She said yes without hesitation, knowing in her heart that this was the love she had been waiting for.

Eight years later, after countless shared dreams, laughter, and quiet moments, Chad and Janet are ready to take the next step in their journey. Their love story began in the most unexpected of places, but it has grown into something extraordinary, built on friendship, trust, and a deep, abiding love that only grows stronger with time.