Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8

We all have heard the phrase "when you know, you know." While it is exceedingly cliché, there is no better way of describing the story of Trevor and Annalise.

Going back to the beginning- many people do not know that Trevor and Annalise were introduced to one another in the summer months of 2020. At the time, Annalise was attending the University of South Florida, and majority of her time was dedicated to her role as a collegiate level athlete. Trevor was stationed in North Carolina on active duty for the US Army. Trevor and Annalise met by chance, as Annalise was staying with one of their mutual friends (now groomsman... thank you Dylan) for her summer practices. Trevor happened to make a trip to Florida to visit his family and friends during this time. Immediately, these two were drawn to one another. Trevor and Annalise spent lots of time together, and even went on their first official date.

Flash forward to to the fall of 2020- Trevor and Annalise were still in contact with one another, but the physical distance and difference in daily life made pursuing a serious relationship difficult. Eventually, the two agreed to grow individually as people.

During the months they weren't regularly in contact, they were always in the back of each other's minds. As the time passed, both Trevor and Annalise grew individually in their faith, discipline, self-discovery, and life goals.

The year is now 2021. Annalise is completing her senior year of college at USF. Trevor returned to Florida to pursue an army-sponsored college education at the University of Tampa. Annalise needed help moving to and from her college apartment, and called Trevor not only for his big muscles… but also because she wanted to see him again. Once these two found each other once again, it was like no time had passed- except that they were better versions of themselves. In December, Trevor’s family graciously allowed Annalise to stay with them during her winter practice period for cheerleading... anyone else spot a pattern? It was during this time that Trevor and Annalise realized they were still drawn to one another, just like when they first met.

Their relationship started off slowly, as they became close friends before deciding to seriously pursue one another. As the weeks passed, they slowly began to realize that God had answered their prayers by giving them one another. In March of 2022, these two began dating. Since then, they have been on many adventures together- a cruise, many vacations, road trips, military balls, and a wedding... just to name a few. In February of 2023, Trevor proposed to Annalise, and that leads us to where we are today… planning a wedding!

Every day, Trevor and Annalise choose one another. From the start of their relationship, they knew there was no more searching.

Trevor and Annalise are proof that it's not about the length of time you have known someone or how long you've been together. Rather, it's about the impact someone has on you. It's a recognition of how they bring out the best in you. For those who love, time is eternity.

In other words... when you know, you know.

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