People say TikTok brought us together, but we believe God was writing our story long before that. While serving in the Peruvian Navy, I prayed, “Lord, if my future husband is serving in the military anywhere in the world please protect him.” At the same time, Joe, a U.S. Navy veteran, prayed for a wife who had also served , and despite the distance, Looking back, we know we met in God’s perfect timing. He was simply saying, “Not yet.” 😍 Now joe learned Spanish and I sing country songs

For over a year, our relationship was measured in flights, road trips, airport reunions, and painful goodbyes. My favorite memory wasn’t a vacation or a special date. It was the morning I woke up in Florida and realized I didn’t want to leave anymore. I looked at Joe and knew I wanted a future with him. For the first time, no more goodbyes. The best day it was when we chose to stay together. 🥹 Every sacrifice was worth it. We finally made it, and we’re living the life we once only dreamed for.

We don’t dream of a lavish wedding or an extravagant honeymoon. Our dream is a small, meaningful celebration surrounded by the people we love. Many of our family members live in Peru and California, and some may not have the resources to attend. Winning $20,000 would help bring our families together, create beautiful memories, and give us the chance to begin our marriage with the people who supported our journey. That would mean everything to us.