It all began when a recent college graduate took his first job after college teaching at an all boys school in Toledo. Within the first couple of weeks of teaching there was a student in his class who had it set in his head that his teacher was meant to be with his sister. This annoying little twerp would tell him every day that they were destined to be together.

There were many events that transpired where they nearly met... basketball games, near miss walks in the neighborhood, but it wasn't until Covid shut down the world that the two would come together. That teacher came over to build a patio, and never left.

All throughout that summer of 2020 Patrick and Katherine got to know each other more and more. Runs at the park, breakfast dates before work, late nights on the patio, walks around the neighborhood, eating great meals off the grill and playing games until the sun came up. Quickly their feelings for each other grew. They had so much in common and things seemed to flow so easily. Both knew instantly how special this connection they shared was.

Soon Katherine went back to Kent to start nursing school, but the distance couldn't keep them apart. They still made time for each other and supported each other through it all. Patrick would frequently go visit Kent State to help Katherine decompress during school whether it was challenging each other to some activity, going dancing at the Dusty Armadillo, or taking a trip to Snowshoe to go skiing. The 2 hour drive down I80 was no match for their love.

This laid the foundation for their love that is rooted in our Faith and sacrifice for each other. The past 5 years have been a time of growth and challenging one another to be the best version of ourselves. We are so excited to tie the knot and experience all of the memories yet to be made!