Our story is a little scattered, but one that shows us just how important and rewarding it is to follow God's direction in our lives.

Jessica, from Colorado, was on a softball scholarship to Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Though far from her hometown, it happened to be Corey's. He was fresh out of the military and came back home to start the next chapter of his life at the same school. Through mutual classes, they were introduced as acquaintances, but were still figuring out their individual paths. In fact, after their freshman year, Corey transferred to Oklahoma State and Jessica nearly transferred back to Colorado. Instead, she decided to stay enrolled at OKWU, and he often travelled back home to visit and play on the worship team at the church they both attended.

For a year, we were on separate paths. But a simple "Hey!" in our church lobby led to a series of conversations where we began to learn about each other, and committed to grow together. Many date nights, weeks apart, ski trips, and memories were shared over the next year.

Corey graduated a semester ahead of Jessica and got a head start moving to Jessica's home state of Colorado where he started an exciting new career as she finished up her last semester.

Now? We are edging closer to uniting in marriage and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship, travel around the world, and find the next place to explore.

Growth. That has been the theme of our life together. Growth in love, forgiveness, understanding, perspective, discipleship, music taste, and in our everyday pursuit to make each other better.

Coming soon to a trailhead near you, Jessica and Corey Chaney.

J&C