You never know who God will place in your life, nor His purpose in allowing people to meet. Sometimes that purpose is revealed immediately, while at other times shown to us gradually. Over the past six years, God has continued to show his purpose in allowing Matt and I to meet and develop a strong relationship with each other. Two people who were unlikely to fall in love, defied the odds and followed God’s Will for their happiness.

Although we knew each other for many years through schooling, our friendship did not ignite until 2012. If you were to ask me then if this goofy, red-headed, man of Christ, was called to be my husband, I would have called you crazy. Our friendship grew for about a year and then he surprised me with the first special question that would be the start of our love story. Following my senior retreat at Holy Savior Menard Central High School, I went to the youth center at Our Lady of Prompt Succor where I found Matt patiently waiting for me. After some hinting, I finally turned and saw the word “prom” written on a large whiteboard. When I returned my gaze to Matt, he was smiling and holding a dozen white roses. He was asking me to my senior prom and of course, I gave him the yes that began our journey. April 26, 2013, the night of prom as well as our first date, is not only the day of our first major milestone, but also one of our favorite memories. After prom had ended, Matt asked me for one last dance. We drove to a park in my grandfather’s bright red convertible truck, and slow-danced to one last song. Once the song ended, Matt leaned over and gave me our first kiss. This was the best night of my life, or so I thought at the time…

Six months after this special night, Matt finally decided to ask the second important question. On October 18, 2013, Matt and I went on a picnic at the same park where we shared our first kiss. He brought my favorite food, dessert, flowers, and sparkling grape juice. Unexpectedly, Matt built up the courage to ask me to officially be his girlfriend. Once we finished our romantic picnic, we made a decision to make God the center of our relationship. We went to Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, prayed the rosary with each other and then attended mass together. This was another milestone that we will never forget.

Although it sounds like a fairy tale beginning, love is not always easy. For the next 6 years, Matt and I learned what sacrificial love truly is. We shared adventures, tragedies, laughter, and heart break. Through those experiences, we discovered who we were as individuals as well as a united couple.

On July 29, 2019, Matt finally asked the third life-changing question. The question that I had been patiently waiting for. Matt and I had decided to go on a small vacation to the beach in Texas. While strolling down the sandy beaches, we came across a glass bottle that appeared to have washed up on the shore. In the bottle was a note that explained what it means to find your soulmate. I again turned my gaze back to Matt, who was down on one knee and holding a small box in his hand. He was finally asking me to be his wife, and of course, I said yes again. This was the best day of my life, but I know that with Matt, there will be many more. We cannot wait to see what God has planned for our lives and to experience the many new milestones that are in store.

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Thanks for helping us begin this new chapter in our lives!