Sydney and Justin’s beautiful love story all started when a mutual friend mentioned to Sydney that she thought Justin was a very nice guy. Reluctant at first to meet him, Sydney was quickly won over when the friend mentioned how generous and nice Justin was to their children. Always having had a love for children, Sydney quickly agreed that she was open to meeting him.

A few weeks later, Sydney and her mom needed to go to a different midweek meeting. She called her friend to let her know she would be visiting their congregation. The friend and their boys decided to invite Justin to have pizza at Brixx Pizza after the meeting. He had no idea that Sydney and her mom would be there. After an initial introduction, Sydney and Justin both shared their travel aspirations and general interest in life. Each enjoyed the conversation and getting to know each other, but neither made the move to exchange numbers.

They had plans to go to dinner at their mutual friend's house, but the plans ended up changing at the last minute. The two decided to go to dinner with another friend, who knew them both. Sydney and Justin spent hours talking about their love of music, hiking, and food. Justin finally made the move to ask Sydney for her number to send her music of a new artist he liked. They made plans to go to Charlotte SHOUT, an art festival, and Pins Mechanical Company that weekend with a group of friends.

At Charlotte SHOUT, Sydney asked Justin to be her teammate during mini golf. They found out how well they communicated and cheered each other on during the game. Now, the duo are excited to commit to being teammates for the rest of their lives. Their appreciation and love for each other only grew stronger. Before Justin left to go visit his family in July, he gave Sydney a gift that would melt her heart. He wrote over 50 handwritten notes for her rolled into little pill capsules. She was to open them anytime she missed him. Justin knew after that trip Sydney was the one for him. Sydney knew Justin was the one for her when he asked for a video clip from one of her speaking engagements and sent detailed notes and feedback. She immediately texted her cousin “I have met the man I am going to marry.”

The couple has enjoyed taking trips together with family, growing together spiritually, showing their competitive sides while playing games, and exploring their city. Each truly is found benefit in mediating on Mark 10:9 “Therefore, what God has yoked together, let no man put apart.”

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