Lindsay and I met while she was a senior in high school and I was a freshman in college. She was looking for a prom date while I had just come out of a relationship a few months prior. At the time I was not looking to date or see anyone. I believe God had other plans. As I started to hangout with a college friend, Ian, him and his now wife Emma, had the idea that Lindsay should take me to prom. At first I was hesitant as I had no idea who this girl was. Ian had invited Emma over and brought Lindsay with so we could be introduced. Lindsay brought chai, one of her new born puppies. For some odd reason chai had bonded instantly with me. This was followed by the four of us going on multiple trips to Scooters coffee and allowing us to get to know each other better. Though there was some awkwardly forced hugging at the time, I never knew how much it would pay off. Not too long after, I got Lindsay’s Snapchat information and began to message her. Though at this time she was still very skeptical, I was persistent in trying to talk to her. As I said I was not looking for anything, I had a feeling I should chase this girl. Finally, after weeks of being left on read I got her to consistently message which soon allowed me to get her number. I got her to bring over Chai so that I can I could not only see the puppy but Lindsay as well. We would go on short drives around Lincoln as we listened to music while I had chai asleep in my lap. Following prom and into summer, Lindsay and I started to get to know each other and hangout more. It was not long before I realized I was falling for this girl as she had an gorgeous smile and a booming personality. After 2 and a half years of dating, many adventures, and two adorable dogs that we get to call ours I finally got the courage to ask Lindsay to marry me on January 4th, 2022.