In 2018, Kristen signed up her son (Elliott) to play soccer. Andrew was assigned to be his coach, and Andrew's oldest son (Joshua) played as well. Andrew was married and Kristen was in the process of a divorce from her son's dad. So, neither one of them ever imagined they’d be where they are today!

Andrew and Kristen ended up coaching a couple of soccer seasons together. They parted ways around the time COVID started ramping up as local recreational sports were canceled spring of 2020.

Unfortunately, they both ended up walking the path of divorce. Joining dating apps to meet people, in 2021 they matched on Hinge. It was more of a, "Hey stranger, funny seeing you here" kind of match. They started chatting- about their divorces, kids, and where they were in life. Kristen actually felt like he wasn't really ready for the same type of relationship she was looking for- so the conversations just faded. They matched again in spring of 2022, and they honestly don't know why, but conversations fizzled out again.

But God wasn't done with them yet...

In 2023, Kristen was going through a season that God had told her not to date, specifically to get off of dating apps, and to never go back on them. This started in June.

Andrew was in a season of being tired of the dating scene, and being content in his singleness.

Early fall, Summit High School had an elementary spirit night for one of their football games. Andrew was working security at the game (he had actually tried to get out of working that night!). Kristen took Elliott to the game since it was his school's spirit night. Andrew and Kristen ran into each other...again. Kristen was actually looking for Elliott because he had run off with his friends, and Andrew offered to help look for him. When Kristen found Elliott, she texted Andrew to let him know. After the game Andrew texted Kristen back, letting her know it was great running into her. They shared a few exchanges and Kristen let him know that she was in a season of not dating for at least 6 months, and she was in her 4th month. She told him she needed to continue to be obedient to God.

But, apparently, third time really is the charm...

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