October 2020- Our story begins

Jordan grew up in a little town called Red Boiling Springs(RBS). I grew up in Gallatin(an hour away from Jordan) so it's honestly a miracle that we even crossed paths. As many of you know my dad is a teacher/coach, so he had taken a job in RBS to teach and coach softball and football. He decided to keep our family home in Gallatin and transfer the youngest 4 and commute to work. At that time, I was playing softball at Vol State Community College. With my ball/school schedule against their ball/school schedule, it was rare that I could go to many games or events at RBS. Their first year being at RBS was 2020, the pandemic hit and we were stuck inside all those months. RBS was the last thing on our minds during that time. As you know, everything pretty much went virtual. Jordan had come across my social media accounts and we became friends. We would chat back and forth over the course of serval months while in quarantine. With him living an hour away and us being cooped up in our houses, there wasn’t much intention behind it.

When the pandemic was over and my siblings went back to school, I decided I was going to try and come to all the games I could being as I didn’t know if we would have another crazy pandemic. I had heard Jordan's name mentioned from coaches and teachers due to his background playing football and basketball but still had never met him. The stories I would hear often came with a little extra flare. For example, the story about the time Jordan scored on the wrong goal and gave the other team 2 points (spoiler- they lost by 2 that game). A little later down the line when we finally crossed paths over social media and at ball games, everything made perfect sense. Needless to say, Jordan lived up to his name and let me tell you how...
*It's important to note that this story is about our first public interaction*

I was at my brother's football game, where he happens to be also. I was walking in his direction when he noticed me and we made eye contact. As I got closer, I was prepared to finally make an introduction. Unbeknownst to me, I was met with a swift “Sup” followed by the infamous dab. If you know Jordan, you know this was his go-to since 2016. However, I didn't know Jordan. This interaction would lead to a very unexpected 4 years together.

December 9, 2023- The day J proposed.
Two weeks before this day, Jenny (Jordan's mom) had come to me about doing a surprise birthday party for Jordan. I love birthday parties and I love surprising people (NOT the other way around lol). So of course, I was all in. We had planned for 2 long weeks about how to keep this from Jordan, and how to get everyone there. Little did I know, I was planning my own surprise proposal. The day I walked in and saw everyone with their camera and the biggest smile on their faces to then turn around to Jordan on one knee is a day I will never forget. First reaction, I was truly at a loss for words. Taken by so many emotions that I was just unable to process. Next reaction, is the fact that this surprise party I had worked so hard to keep secret and plan had become my party and my surprise finally sunk in. (Honestly, I felt a little betrayed because I hate being out of the loop lol- it goes without saying, this was the BEST and only kind of betrayal I can happily live with.) Third reaction, was me obviously saying yes without hesitation and giving him the wrong hand to put the ring on.

May 29, 2024-The day we became land owners.
Watching this concrete and wood form a home for Jordan and I to begin our lives and start a family in, is something I never would’ve imagined for my future. These are things that a 13 year old Sidney could only dream about when she couldn’t fall asleep at a Godly hour. I truly cannot fathom why God has been so good to us, and there is no way we could ever repay him for how he has blessed us. It is our prayer that we never lose sight of that and we spend our days here on earth praising and serving him for it all.

March 22, 2025- The big day

A day we have been waiting for what seems like forever. I can’t express with words the emotions we have had leading up to this day. Honestly, I knew very early on that Jordan was the one I’d grow old with, God willing. I just didn’t know how 4 years would feel like an eternity waiting to start our life together. But in truth it also has felt like a blink of an eye. Our home and this wedding would never have been possible for us first, without God but secondly, without the love and support for our dear family. To say we are so grateful to each of you is truly an understatement. Thank you.

Here’s to forever….