Matthew and Brittany first met on a dating app, each skeptical of just how likely it would be to actually find someone they could connect with. When Matthew came across Brittany on the platform, he noted her glowing smile and enthusiastic descriptions of her interests – particularly an emphasis on a life centered around Jesus. When she replied to his request to connect, he was delightful to find along with it a commentary about aglets (in reference to a challenge on his own profile asking how one would fix their broken aglet). The pursuing gigantor messages soon led to texting directly and eventually talking over the phone and then video. Eventually they both met at the Acacia Reservation park for an autumnal stroll through the wooded lands (with coffee & tea afterwards). With strong impressions made all around, many more delightful dates were had and a strong relationship grown. With many fond memories made, much conversation had, and much encouragement provided by their friends and family, Matthew and Brittany had each decided they wanted to keep and grow this relationship for the rest of their lives. After “pre-posing” twice – once at the Acacia Reservation with a Ring Pop, and again on our regular neighborhood walk route with a toy rattler – Matthew again got down on one knee at the Mentor Headlands Beach after a short walk across the sand and taking in a few moments together. Matthew and Brittany are looking forward to many burnt cooking attempts, lightsaber battles, autumnal walks, much much more in their lives together.