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In the beginning . . .

About the CoupleWhile college science buildings are not the most romantic of places, it's where this story begins. Sierra and Will met in their first general chemistry class of freshman year. Ironically, you could say they had a certain 'chemistry'. In the later half of 2022, they began to grow closer as friends. Due to their jobs and majors, they started seeing each other more and more in the emergency department and in classes; which lead to hanging out in less formal settings as well. They started to go to church together consistently, engaging in theological discussions and challenging each other to pursue Christ more fervently. In the winter of 2022, they began officially dating, after being relentlessly teased by all their friends that they either were dating, or would be soon. Their first official date as a couple was at a haunted house. As the years progressed, they would have many adventures and firsts together. In the summer of 2023, they ventured outside the states to Cancun. Will bought the engagement ring in late October. The weekend before he proposed, they had gone on a trip out of town for a family baby shower. With absolutely terrible yet unsurprising timing, Sierra fell sick with a flu-like illness. On the ride home, Will was nearly force-feeding her medications to make her feel better. The last day of college finals, Sierra was feeling better but not 100%. Will suggested they take a celebratory hike up McAfee Knob, which Sierra was less than thrilled about, yet agreed to go. Around 3.5 miles into the 4 mile hike to the summit, Sierra began pleading to turn back due to the cold climate and feeling under the weather, but was convinced (possibly dragged yet reports are still unconfirmed) to the summit. After making a light-hearted quip about how she would say no if Will proposed now due to how she was dressed and how cold it was, Will popped the question. Sierra was much happier the hike down. From then until now, the couple has been planning for this day. They cannot wait to share this moment with all these special people.From the couple, "We are thrilled you are here!" About the BrideThe bride is from Poquoson, Virginia; a small costal town with a swampy environment located near Hampton Roads. She grew up going to public school, and was a cheerleader from as early as she could jump and walk until sophomore year. From an early age, Sierra had a love for science and medicine. Sierra decided to go to Liberty University and pursue a major of biomedical science. While she did grow up in a Christian household, it was her during her freshman year at college when she fell deeply in love with Christ. During her junior year, she switched her major to public health. She works in the emergency department as a scribe. As a polar opposite to the groom, she loves warm weather, the beach, and the sun. Her long term goals are to use the talents and opportunities the Lord has given her to pursue His will for her life. While currently pursuing a career in medicine, her idyllic lifestyle would be as a stay-at-home-mom and homesteader, creating a loving home with a garden, various animals, and children, yet not more than 15 minutes from a Starbucks or Target. About the GroomThe groom is from Fernandina Beach, Florida; a small beach town in the northeast corner of Florida. His education story is convoluted but suffice it to say, he was homeschooled for a majority of it (yes, we know that explains a lot). When he was 13, he picked up ice hockey . . . in Florida. During high school, Will discovered his passion for emergency medicine. He came to Liberty University and and majored in biomedical science. He will be pursuing his Master's in the same subject, with a goal to become an emergency physician. He works for various public safety agencies in different roles as well as being an AEMT with three different agencies, including volunteer and paid. He is also a rescue SCUBA diver and assists local ski patrol in New Mexico. As a bonified adrenaline junkie, he is always interested in various extreme activities from backcountry skiing to search and recovery operations. His life goals are to pursue Christ with his life, loving and serving as Christ commanded by using the opportunities and talents God has gifted him.

Sierra & William

Sierra & William

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