Jake and Richie met, became good friends, and then became best friends. Over the course of a year, Jake and Richie spent countless hours in the car driving to church events which allowed for the growth of love for the character of each other! Beginning in July of 2024, Richie and Jake started dating and quickly noticed the qualities of God within each other and knew marriage was the goal. When Richie’s life took an unexpected turn, losing her job, home, and community, Jake stood strong by her side and encouraged her through the entire process! Richie could only see the goodness of God through the situation and thanked the Lord for providing a partner who knew the importance of relying on God. And they have been inseparable ever since…