Little did I know the morning of August 26th, 2021, I would later meet my future spouse. Meeting each other, there was an immediate connection, a joy and desire to be around one another daily, we couldn’t stay away from each other, really….ask any one of our friends. Justin’s love and passion for God was evident and present in all he did from day one. We spent countless hours walking around our college campus and talking those first months of knowing each other. He always made it abundantly clear his desire to be with me through acts of love, it was a beautiful picture of true pursuing that would be a lesson to me of Gods never ending pursuit of us. A memory I want to share with all of you that I believe will give you a glimpse into this wonderful man I soon get to marry is of a time we were volunteering at a homeless shelter in Orlando. This opportunity had us interacting with an abundance of people coming and going but this day, in the middle of the chaos, there was a woman who sat down near us on the floor. Justin said hello and asked how she was doing and her response was “I don’t want to talk about it.” Rather than move on with our tasks, Justin sat down on the floor next to her and asked again how she was doing. This gesture of care and compassion led to a long conversation where we learned she had been separated from her child with no hope she would be reunited with him soon. Justin listened and sympathized with her and got to share of hope in Jesus. It was a mind blowing, beautiful moment that I hold on to. This is just one time of many where Justin has gone out of his way for others. It did not take long for me to know that Justin was the man I knew I would end up with and this day truly is a dream come true. I love you Justin Barolette, see you at the altar!

When I first met Kylie I was HEAD OVER HEELS (and still am) for her. Not a single thing was going to stop me from being with her. I knew from when we first met, I loved how kind and sweet she was, never failing to account for the feelings of others. She forgave and forgave and forgave never holding wrong against someone. Grace simply spilled out of her, as she always extended grace upon grace to me and those around her. I always saw her love for Jesus. One of Kylie's most beautiful qualities is how much she wants to care and take value in the things I care about. She never hesitates to sacrifice if it means that I get to enjoy what I like. She rarely ever complains or insists in her own ways. She truly has the heart of a servant. Kylie has pushed me to love Jesus in more ways than I can count. I see Kylie and I feel I understand what Adam felt in the Garden when God created Eve. Bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh. Marrying you Kylie is me receiving my bone. Receiving my Bride. You are my best friend and so much more after that. I love you so much, honey! Let's go get married :)