Sarah and Tyler first met at St. Frances de Chantal Elementary School, where, as kids, they quietly admired each other from afar. Both had crushes, but neither had the courage to say anything. As time went on, their lives took different paths. Then, in 2021, after years of barely seeing one another, Tyler reached out to Sarah on social media. Their conversation flowed effortlessly, as if the years apart hadn’t even happened. It felt like picking up right where they had left off.

A few weeks later, on Friday the 13th, they decided to meet up despite the pouring rain. Though being known as an unlucky day and the storm, they went ahead and grabbed coffee anyway. What could have been a damp, dreary day turned into the beginning of something unexpected and beautiful.

As the months passed, their connection deepened. They spent countless hours talking, laughing, and rediscovering the bond they’d shared years ago. Then, on August 23, 2021, Tyler invited Sarah to a park they both loved, a spot overlooking the water they’d visited many times. When she arrived, she was in awe to find the area decorated with rose petals, candles, and signs. Standing on the beach, Tyler asked Sarah to be his girlfriend in a quiet moment, just the two of them. She said yes, and from that moment, everything changed.

Two years later, on August 9, 2023, Sarah, Tyler, and her family were vacationing in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, her favorite place, when Tyler proposed to her on the beach at sunset. Surrounded by family, with the sound of the waves in the background, and the most beautiful scenery she could've asked for, Tyler asked Sarah to spend the rest of her life with him. It was a moment of pure joy, excitement, and bliss, marking the start of the next chapter in their journey together.

From their first meeting as kids to this new chapter together, Sarah and Tyler’s journey has been shaped by rediscovered bonds, meaningful moments, and true love. What started as a childhood crush has blossomed into a unbreakable, lasting love—one that continues to grow with each passing day.

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