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Tommy and Kristina's mentors (Josh and Harmony) knew both of them and thought they would make a good match. Josh playing his matchmaker self mentioned to Kristina that she should go on a date with Tommy while texting Tommy that he should go on a date with Kristina. They were both not interested and refused immediately. Josh was undeterred and continued texting Tommy that he and Kristina would make a good couple while Harmony encouraged Kristina to pursue the relationship as she gradually grew in confidence. One day Tommy (after many runs to the Novarium to see Kristina) finally asked Kristina to go get coffee at Ziggis with him. Kristina did not realize that he was officially asking her out and said "We'll go sometime". Tommy was crushed until she texted him later that she would be interested in getting coffee sometime. After much discussion, they determined to go on their first date on January 7th 2024, and after a 2-month period of talking they went on their first date on a walk around Garden of the gods. The relationship included many discussions about theology, football games, and Tommy spending a lot of time at Kristina's house finding any excuse to spend time with her that he could as well as eat the delicious dinners that she prepared for him. As the relationship continued to grow, the Lord provided many mentors at Cross and Crown as well as Focus to continue pouring into Tommy and Kristina ensuring that they desired their walk with Christ above their relationship with each other. Their relationship had many exciting moments such as going on a missions trip to Tijuana Mexico together, flying out to Ohio to meet Tommy's family, flying to Missouri to celebrate the wedding of one of Kristina's college friends etc. As they prayed over their relationship, Tommy's go to scripture passage was Psalm 90:17 "Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish for us the work of our hands; Establish the work of our hands"(LSB). The passage of scripture that Kristina prayed the most consistently was Psalm 46. Through praying these passages of scripture, and the counsel of many mentors, Kristina saw growth in her confidence in who the Lord had called her to be and in her identity in Christ. Tommy saw the Lord grow him in his confidence and ability to lead in the relationship and actively disciple younger believers in the church. As they continued to date, and pursue one another's heart for the Lord, they grew in their understanding of each other and how to love one another well. Things finally came together when Tommy and Kristina flew back to Michigan to see Kristina's family for a few days. Tommy was very nervous as he had prayed earnestly for wisdom on how to proceed with the relationship and had decided to ask Kristina's parents for their blessing to marry their daughter. On Saturday, Kristina had an appointment to get her hair done, and Tommy was going to the Detroit Zoo with Kristina's parents. One of his coworkers had encouraged him to write a list of 10 things that he loved about Kristina that were distinctive to Kristina. Tommy carried the list with him in his wallet and proceeded to read the 10 characteristics to Kristina's parents before asking their blessing to marry her, and to keep the conversation a secret. They were all very happy and flying back to Colorado Springs, Tommy began to make his plan on how to propose in a way that would still surprise Kristina. After practice and planning with his family, Tommy eventually decided to propose to Kristina at Castlewood Canyon State Park. He brought Kristina and two of his younger brothers with him as the rest of his family was hidden along the path waiting to take pictures. Tommy presented Kristina with a Sapphire necklace as an early Christmas present and told her to spin around so that he could help her put it on. When she spun around, Tommy was on one knee holding an engagement ring and telling her "I think this would fit you better". He then asked her to marry him and she said yes. As Tommy proposed on December 21, this made for a very merry Christmas for them and their families.

Tommy & Kristina

Tommy & Kristina

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs-North