Tori and I first met in our public speaking class sophomore year. It was the first day, and we were randomly paired to do a “get to know your classmate” exercise. I knew from that day that she was a very special girl. We slowly got to know each other more throughout the semester and went on our first date the week before we got sent home from school due to covid. Our new relationship would be tested early, but through good communication and trust we got through the rest of the semester online. We continued long distance over the summer, and finally got to be with each other our junior year. With each passing month our relationship grew stronger, and we finally graduated together. After graduation, we continued our long distance relationship, and both settled into our new jobs. I knew I was going to propose to Tori, but needed to make money and plan it so it would be perfect. On February 4th, I proposed to Tori at Waynesburg, where we first met. We were both ecstatic to be engaged. We are currently doing long distance, seeing each other monthly until the day of our wedding, when we will finally say goodbye to long distance forever. Our relationship was tested early, and has been often but our faith, trust, and love never faltered. The trials we faced made us stronger, and we are so happy to start our life together.