Our story began with an introduction from our mutual friend, Esmeralda. She was someone who grew up with Jacob and has been a very close friend of mine for years. She had apparently wanted to set us up for a while but life kept getting in the way. Esmeralda believed we would be a good match and it turns out she was right! On our first date we went out for coffee and I immediately felt like he was so easy to talk to and be with. I enjoyed our time together so much I actually beat him to the punch and asked him out on a second date. After that we went on a variety of different dates and realized we had very similar natures, beliefs, and experiences. He could make me laugh and be myself without any fear and I loved seeing how quick he was to care for those around him. Jacob was there to help me through a very hard year of loss and heartache and I will forever be thankful to him for that. Even though I was in pain and not quite myself right at the start of our relationship he became a steadfast person who was safe, patient, and loving. Jacob cared for not only myself but for my family as well, which only made me fall for him more. We bonded over our love for our families, hiking, game nights, and lastly our love for Christ. Jacob encourages me to push past my fears and face things head on. He reminds me that life can be fun and we can truly laugh together. I am grateful for his goofy nature as well, always ready to bring a little light into peoples’ lives through small pranks, playful punches, and big hugs.

The rest of this year will be full of many changes. Jacob’s job will be taking us to Hawaii shortly after the wedding and I am so excited to start this next chapter as Mr and Mrs Daugherty.