We met in July of 2023, after speaking for several weeks beforehand. We connected on CatholicMatch through our shared faith and life values, and once conversation began it never stopped. After several hours and weeks of video calls, Patrick flew to Dallas where we finally met in person. Our first date consisted of going to Sunday mass together, a coffee shop, exploring Fort Worth, and ending with a jazz club experience (things which we continue to love and frequent.) For the following days, the only time spent apart was to sleep. Bethany would drop off Patrick at his hotel the night before, go home to sleep, and woke up as soon as possible to pick him right back up. Since then, we have found ourselves inseparable and cannot wait to throw ourselves into the sacrament of marriage!