I feel that our story is a prime example of how God places you in someones life when you least expect it.

Corey and I met officially in March of 2017 in Destin, FL, we were both there on spring break. I was with a girl group and he was with his guy group. We were all from the same town and ran into each other one night while out at a bar. My friends knew his friends and vice versa. I knew of Corey however we had never actually met. We started talking about all the mutual friends we had and as the night continued we were really hitting it off. I recall thinking to myself... wow, I like this guy and I barely know him. The night came to an end and we all said our goodbyes, of course he did ask for my number. We started texting and it continued for about a week and then that kind of fizzled out. 3 months later I get a text from Corey on my 19th birthday and it says "Happy Birthday, I hope you have the best day ever, you deserve it! If you ever want to hangout just let me know!" I was impressed with how thoughtful and sweet he was and while I was not looking to get into another relationship I said, why not! He was working his summer job in Kentucky but started coming home almost every weekend to hang out with. The summer flew by and it came time for Corey to go back to school for his senior year and last hockey season. It was also time for me to return to UTC for my sophomore year. I assumed things would end between us for a few reasons, the distance (4.5 hours away from one another) and him not wanting to worry about a "silly girl" his last year of college. Thankfully, I was wrong! Corey came over to say goodbye before he headed back to Kentucky and as we hugged he asked me to be his girlfriend and without hesitation, I said yes. I had never done the long distance thing but I knew if I didn't take my chance with this guy it would be a big mistake. For 3 years we did long distance and it was a challenge but we made it work. Here we are 4 years from the beginning of it all and we have a house and Attie Mae, our furbaby, and we could not be more grateful for the life that we have started together. I am beyond blessed to have found my soulmate and my best friend. Being engaged has been amazing but being married is a whole new adventure that we are both so ready for!

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