Connect How did your love story begin?

Mine started unexpectedly. I was 6 months pregnant working as a truck stop cashier in his hometown, and he was the “bad boy” everyone warned me about. After months of eye contact, we finally went on a drive… he talked endlessly and I just felt he was misunderstood. He kissed me goodbye and I felt it in my core. He moved away, but kept showing up in small ways—supporting my son when his bio dad left. Years later, we reconnected, separated, then found each other again after a dream I had about him

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

My favorite memory is Joseph, Oregon. After 2.5 months apart due to bad decisions, it was Connor’s birthday and I rented a cabin so we could step away from everyone and everything. No pressure, no noise—just us. In that quiet, we talked, healed, and chose to put God at the center of our relationship. It became a turning point where we built a foundation of faith, peace, and tenderness that I’ll never forget.

What would you do with $20,000?

With 20K we would pay off all of our debt to live and provide a peaceful and stable home for ourselves and our children. We would then save the rest for a downpayment to buy our forever home.