Tyler and I first met in the summer of 2020 at our old church in Shreveport. Coincidentally, we had both decided to stay home that summer, and through a mutual friend, we were introduced. What started as a simple introduction quickly turned into an effortless friendship. Before long, we realized there was something more between us, and we started dating a few months later.

From the beginning, Tyler was unlike anyone I had ever met. He was genuine, kind, and had a way of reflecting Christ's love that made me want to grow closer to Him, too. Over the next five years, we walked through life side by side — finishing college, starting new jobs, entering new seasons, experiencing highs, lows, and everything in between— and through it all, our love and friendship only deepened.

One of our favorite places has always been Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, where we often spend weekends with Tyler's family. This past April, as one of our trips came to a close, we took an early morning boat ride to enjoy the morning and watch the sun rise. We eventually docked at a small peninsula to skip rocks — an odd but favorite lake pastime of ours. Ironically, I'm not very good at skipping rocks and Tyler had bet me that he "could find a better skipping rock than me." As I was facing the water, searching for the perfect rock to skip, Tyler said, “I think I found a good one!” When I turned around, he was down on one knee with a particularly special (and shiny) rock in hand. He smiled and said, “Now don’t skip this one, please.” He asked me to marry him and it was the easiest “yes” I’ve ever said.

We are so excited to step into this next chapter as husband and wife — to keep growing closer to each other and to Jesus as we build a life together. Tyler has been one of the biggest blessings, answered prayers, and greatest evidences of God's faithfulness in my life. We can’t wait to see all that God has in store for our future!

K&T

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