Laura and I were not close, but knew of each other for a few years before dating. In August of 2018 Laura and I both moved to Wake Forest, NC to begin attending Southeastern Seminary. Soon after, we both also joined Imago Dei Church in Raleigh which is where we would periodically cross paths.

The first time we would meet each other was at a wedding shower for some mutual friends in 2019. where we discussed Tim Keller, NYC, Germany and Seminary. After that wedding shower though, we didn't really get to cross paths except for occasionally having a bit of small talk at church.

One Sunday at the beginning of 2023, we both happened to park near each other and walk in to church at similar times. It was this time that we exchanged phone numbers and connected regarding a potential counseling job. Laura was leaving a school counseling position and was curious if I was interested in the job. We initially connected about the job, but I would soon ask her to dinner.

Our first date was at a Korean restaurant in Durham on May 1st and Laura was then a part of my interview at the school on May 2nd. Glad I made a good early impression! I brought a flower with me on our first date and kept it in my car. If our date went well, I would give it to her at the end. Well... Laura kept that flower and now has it in her room. Our story is fun and timely in a way only the Lord could construct.

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