Kristian and Lacey’s love story began at a Friendsgiving celebration for their church’s young adults group at Hope Church in Tucson on November 2022. For Kristian, it was love at first sight. For Lacey, it was a slow and steady glow, growing brighter with time. As they spent more time together, they discovered a deep connection through their love for people, learning, travel, medicine, and Jesus. Lacey had just begun nursing school at Grand Canyon University, while Kristian was finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, preparing for medical school. Over months of laughter, deep conversations, and adventures, their friendship blossomed into something more, and they began courting in September 2023. After a brief pause, Lacey heard from God in March 2024 that Kristian was her future husband. In May, Kristian received the same confirmation. With their hearts aligned and love stronger than ever, Kristian proposed on November 9, 2024, on the stunning shores of the Big Island of Hawaii—where Lacey joyfully said yes to forever.