Once upon a time in Fort Myers, Florida, an adorable baby boy named Adam was born to David & Nancy Hainge. Less than three years later, across the country on the Best Coast, a little girl named Ciera was born to Dan & Leslie Wilson. These two grew up near the beach, on complete opposite ends of the country, and had no idea the other existed for more than 30 years. The next three decades (along with all past & future decades) were marked by one defining feature: the faithfulness of a good and loving God. During this time, God rescued both Adam and Ciera from their sins through the death and resurrection of His Son Jesus and began showing them the riches of His grace and kindness. Adam and Ciera each began to learn the joy of life in Christ. They each traveled down their separate paths of trials and joys, as God shepherded, led, guarded, and kept them. He became their deepest joy and greatest Treasure. Meanwhile, God was writing a most unexpected love story. In the summer of 2022, God brought Adam to move back to Louisville, where he had attended college. By this time, Ciera had lived in Louisville for almost 9 years, but never at the same time as Adam. One Sunday at church, in the glorious fall of 2022, she noticed a very handsome young man who appeared to be single and around her age (a rare combination). As it turned out, this handsome, single young man was Adam -- the best friend of some of her friends, Chris and Hannah, who had already decided to introduce the two. On January 7, 2023, Adam and Ciera met for the first time. They instantly hit it off, and Adam asked for her number the following day. They spent the next three months getting to know each other before "officially" beginning to date on March 28. Each passing month brought deeper friendship and affection, through many walks in Cherokee park, hangouts with friends, serving together at church, traveling to each other's hometowns, and sharing their mutual love for Jesus Christ. Ciera loves how Adam loves the Lord with all his heart, how he is genuine and kind, humble, faithful, adventurous, fun, patient, and incredibly handsome. Adam loves how Ciera pursues the Lord and serves the church, how she is kind, thoughtful, funny, and beautiful. They fell in love. Adam proposed on December 19, 2023 (which also happened to be Ciera's parents' wedding anniversary), and Ciera said, "YES!" They can't wait to get married. And they are so thankful God is giving them to one another. But mostly, Adam and Ciera praise God for His faithfulness, steadfast love, and grace. He is utterly praiseworthy even if He didn't bring them together -- but they are so humbled and thankful He did. (Thank YOU for walking with us in the past and into our future together. We thank God for each of you. We know, love, and trust Him more because of your love, friendship, prayers, encouragement, counsel, and support. We are very rich because of you all!)