April 2019...it all started on Instagram DM's where we began talking. During this time of life, Noah was busy with a job at TD Bank while I was a part-time student at Bucks County Community College. It wasn't long before we began to hangout together with a couple of my friends throughout the summer. Noah's interest sparked sooner than mine...3 1/2 years sooner...

Three and a half years of off and on talking and hanging out with each other. Noah became strong in his patience due to the only girl he wanted to be with (me) was overlooking him as a potential suitor. I was living out my phase of wanting to be single, being able to focus on myself, and meeting other people. Being on separate pathways our first few years of being friends was ultimately beneficial to the both of us before we would come together in a relationship.

December 2021 was finally the time where I felt ready to find a serious relationship with someone. And I truly believe that God saved Noah specifically for me the whole entire time. We began to talk more again and went on a few dates. By February 2022, things between Noah and I were reaching a point where a relationship could be seen with each other. And on February 26th, after a few hours of conversation, Noah officially asked me to be his girlfriend.

Almost 10 months of dating included many adventures like Florida, Cedar Point, Ocean City, and Bushkill Falls. We spent lots of time with each other's family and friends. We took every day to the fullest in growing our relationship together in the present and for the future. December 2022 rolls around where we have a Florida trip with Karleigh (Noah's sister) and Owen (Karleigh's boyfriend). Noah was able to set things in stone that he needed to do in order to propose throughout the couple weeks prior of leaving for the trip. He got the ring, he received my dad's blessing, and then off we were to Florida. December 13th, the most special day where Noah got down on one knee and proposed in front of the beautiful sunset.

I have learned and experienced so many beautiful things from how my story with Noah has transpired. God is good and works all things out for those who love Him and look to Him for guidance. The right person God wants you to be with is worth the wait. Having someone whose beliefs, values, and morals line up with yours is so refreshing and solidifying in a relationship. And finding the person you're going to spend the rest of your life with in your best friend is one of the greatest blessings.

N&S

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