Harrison and Melissa met at their church, Christ Covenant Atlanta, in the spring of 2022. They spoke a few times in passing at the church's young adult gatherings, and in November, Harrison worked up the courage to ask Melissa on a date. One date led to... well, another two years of being friends!

Over those two years, though, God was working in their hearts and bringing their paths closer together. They continued to attend church events together, and Melissa recalls talking to Harrison when there were a lot of people she didn’t know because he was someone she felt comfortable around. At one point during that time, when one of Harrison’s friends asked him what type of girl he would want to date, Harrison showed a picture of Melissa. Eventually, several mutual friends began to point out that they would be a great match and asked Melissa, “Why not Harrison, Melissa? He’s such a great guy!”

Finally, in the spring of 2024, after hearing that Harrison had asked another girl on a date, Melissa decided to text him and ask if he and his friend wanted to go play pickleball. So, they did that night—and Harrison’s hopes were rekindled. A few days later, Harrison asked her on their second date.

Within the first few dates, they realized that many of their passions and desires aligned. God filled them with peace as they continued to get to know each other better—a peace that brought confirmation to their hearts that they wanted to spend their lives together.

Harrison asked Melissa to be his bride on a foggy morning at Brasstown Bald, Georgia, on February 1st, and Melissa responded by throwing her hand out for him to put the ring on it. He had to ask her if that meant yes.

At times, the wait for their future companion felt long, but they are now confident that God's timing was perfect in bringing them together. His goodness has been evident throughout their journey together.

They are excited about life together and are eager to have friends and family come alongside them to celebrate their covenant!

M&H

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