While away at college, my mom texted me saying that there was a new boy at her work, and he made his own lunch (something that I never had to do). I didn't think much of it since I had just moved over an hour away from home.

Once being sent home due to COVID, I decided to use my quarantine hobby of baking to bring in macarons (a conveniently gluten-free cookie) to Home Depot... for no other reason than to visit my mom of course ;) Each time, Gideon would make his way over to my mom's desk and chat with me and a coworker.

I reached out to Gideon in January of 2021, asking him on a coffee date. After he agreed, Gideon then made me wait, full of anxiety, for almost a week before going on our first date. On January 14, 2021, we went to Outside Coffee Co.

On February 24, 2021, he asked me to be his girlfriend in the parking lot of one of our favorite stores, Target (since its a good midpoint between the two of us)! We love spending time at the beach- enjoying God's creation. Often times, we pack a picnic dinner and set out to watch the sunset. After visiting Saugutuck State Park multiple times, Gideon spotted a bench that has an amazing views for watching the sunset, but it was always taken. He promised me that we would get to watch the sunset on the bench someday. On October 15, 2022, Gideon fulfilled that promise. He brought me to the bench and proposed!

Travel

Best Western Plus Wayland Hotel

Comfort Inn Plainwell

Hyatt Place Grand Rapids-South