I first met Kate through the dating app "Hinge" back in the fall of 2019 -spring 2020. I think I had my search area set wrong as she lived just shy of 2 hours away from me. Anyway, if I remember correctly I commented on a picture on her profile that had something to do with Starwars, and next think I know I am obsessed with talking to this girl almost every day. Right out of the gate we seemed to be on the same page about so many things, faith, family, hopes for the future, and even our love for Starwars. It also helped that as I was going through paramedic school, Kate was able to share some nurse level medical knowledge to help me prepare for my tests.

We continued to talk for about 6 months, and over that time I tried to figure out a way for us to meet in person. But, try as I might, the incoming cold weather, the distance, and concerns for COVID especially with Kate constantly working with COVID patients in the hospital, nothing panned out. Right around the 6 month mark, I was attempting once again to figure out a way to hang out in person, and Kate politely, but firmly friendzoned me. She was upfront and honest that due to a multitude of factors she did not feel that she was in the right place for a relationship, and therefore did not want to meet in person and risk giving me the wrong idea about a potential relationship.

Our conversations quickly fizzled out and 2 years went by...

...Until Ted convinced me to get back on Hinge and wouldn't you know it, Kate was the second person to grace my feed after re-activating my account. I somehow gained the courage to message her, and about a week and a half later we went on our first date to a small town dinner and "Ice Fest" in Chambersburg PA. Three weeks and as many dates l later we were officially dating (2/10/2022). About a few weeks later I had a "soft" introduction to her family, meeting Marie (Kate's older sister), Aaron (Marie's husband), and Patrick (Kate's youngest brother) to do an escape room. After passing that test I was allowed to meet her parents and then she eventually met mine.

We continued to date and without her knowledge I asked her dad for her hand in marriage in June of 2022. Kate and I had discussed the idea of getting engaged and married, and had even half-heartedly looked at rings, but I do not think she realized everything I had planned. After working with a local jeweler and our two families, I got down on a knee October 21, 2023 and asked Kate to be my wife. Thankfully she said yes and I am now able to write this Hallmark Story on our wedding website (Hallmark I'm open to a movie deal, just let me know!).

I Love You Kate.

I first met John in 2020 in the midst of a crazy time. He quickly became one of my closest friends, he even helped name Rudy! Circumstances were not quite right for us to meet and for me to be open to the possibility of something more. I (very kindly) friend-zoned and then slowly ghosted him...oops. However, fast-forward two years, we had both grown up and advanced in our careers, lives, and faith. I started to pray for my future husband to show up in my life, even making a deal with Our Lady of Champion upon a visit to her shrine in Wisconsin in 2022. She works fast, because January of 2023 came around and John messaged me on the dating app out of the blue with the classic line "let's pick this up where we left off". Immediately I knew there was something special with him. Our first date was spent talking about our crazy medical stories, our families, and our faith. The phrase "when you know, you know" comes to mind when describing how our dates went from then on. He fit right in with my family, loved Rudy, and I fell in love with him. It wasn't long before we were talking about the future. I knew he was the one that God made for me. The only question left was whether or not he could actually surprise me with the proposal! (The answer is yes, he could, thanks to our families)! Now we're counting down the days until we say our vows in front of God, our families, and friends!

I love you, John!