Everything began one fateful week in June of 2022. After one night of serving together at VBS, Alexandra and Stefan Nitzschke approached me (Luke) with a wonderful question: "Have you considered talking more to Rebecca Merkel?"

After "talking more" to Rebecca, I asked her out on a first date to Greyhouse. A few weeks later, on August 28th, we made it official!

Our first picture together! It only took two months... and this was the best we could get.

We took a trip to Indy and visited a beautiful Christmas light display in Frankfort.

Ice skating with some of our best friends, Luke and Baily.

Taking advantage of the warm weather in West Lafayette!

Attending our first wedding together.

Kayaking along the Cumberland River in Kentucky!

Boating with Rebecca's family up at Lake Freeman.

Hitting the dance floor at our friends' wedding!

Picking out only the best pumpkins.

We got engaged at our sunset spot! Now we're looking forward to celebrating with everyone on our wedding day!