Our story together began at our church in Sain Paul, MN after the service. Before the service started, I caught Ingri looking at me from a couple rows ahead and I thought to myself, "Wow, she's beautiful!" After the service I was talking with some friends and when I turned around, I found myself standing face to face with that beautiful girl and her beautiful daughter, Amara. "Hi, are you new here?" she said. (smooth right?) I never thought my future wife would be that bold to approach a guy. So, I knew right away this girl has some courage. A few weeks later I ran into her before church and asked her to sit by me during the service and afterwards I asked if she wanted to go to lunch. The next week we attended a Twins game together as our first date. We both left that evening feeling excited and hopeful that this relationship can progress because our conversation kept our attention on each other and not the struggling Twins (they lost 11-1). The next couple of months together gave me the clarity I needed to know that this was the woman I wanted to marry. First and foremost, she loves Jesus and his church. She loves people and cares deeply for others. The greatest blessings was seeing her as a mother. I never expected God would send me a single mom but I'm so glad he did because that gave me tremendous clarity. I didn't have to wonder if she was going to be a good Mom, I could see and observe it in our dating life. After 3 months of dating, I knew I wanted to make Ingri Bertsch my wife and step into Amara's life as her father.

Before church started, I noticed a new guy at church. I couldn't stop thinking how handsome he was. After church, I picked Amara up from daycare. On my way to talk to my friend, I noticed he was talking to friends. I thought, "Well, I'll pass by, and if he turns around, I'll say something." Somehow, he turned around, and words came out, "Are you new here?" we exchanged small talk, and he asked, "Is she your first?" I said, "Yes, it's just us." and said our goodbyes. I was hoping he caught my hint that I was single and felt welcomed at church! Since I couldn't stop thinking about him. One Sunday before church, Jordan asked me to sit with him. After church, he asked to go to lunch (as Amara was crying) I couldn't believe it and thought, does he realize I have a baby with me? regardless, I agreed to go to lunch. The next week, we went to the Twins game. I didn't pay attention to it all; I was enjoying talking to Jordan. I left the night feeling excited and hopeful. As we continued dating, the Lord provided clarity that he was the man I wanted to marry. Jordan was and is very intentional and clear with what he wants, he loves Jesus above everything else, he makes me laugh, is confident, has a great family, and cares to love and serve people. One of the biggest clarifications was seeing him with Amara. He sees her as a gift from the Lord and is ready to accept her as his own. Jordan will be a great father and a husband, and I am beyond excited to marry him.