In February of 2020, I searched for and purchased the ring of Kelly’s dreams (or close to it at least;)). I originally planned to propose in late March or April, but COVID decided to throw a wrench in everyone’s plans. Kelly’s family is one of the most important things in her life, and I wanted them to be able to be there on that special day. On July 3, 2020, we were able to accomplish just that.

Leading up to the day, I had been telling her that I was planning to come to Omaha and spend some time with her later in the day after she got some work done. Little did she know, she wouldn’t get any work done that day. That morning she received a letter from myself that her friend Michaela gave to her. It instructed her to get dressed up, get her nails done, grab some lunch, and head to Lincoln.

Once in Lincoln, Kelly and Michaela stopped at the fountain we first met. At the fountain, Kelly’s advisor, mentor, and friend, Erin Burnette, helped me meet her and deliver another letter. That letter would tell Kelly to again put on the blindfold and let Michaela take her to the next location. Kelly would find herself and myself at Pioneer’s Park, the same location where we took our first picture in our 70’s attire. After getting her in position for my friend Bryce to get some good photos, I got down on one knee and asked the girl of my dreams to marry me. It was a very quick “yes,” but I’m not sure if that’s just because it was hot out or that I led her on a day-long goose chase.

After calling all of our friends and family, I surprised her with her parents meeting us at my parents' house back in West Point for a small get together with family, friends, food, and fireworks (Kelly's favorite things).

Looking back, a lot of things had to work out just right for us to find each other and end up together. We are eternally grateful for God working in His mysterious ways to get that done for us. With Him by our side, we are extremely happy and excited that we will forever be STRONGER TOGETHER.

- Cody

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