About Us

Our Story

We recently attended a “marriage night” at our church, and we were asked to define our “superpower.” We chose the word “perseverance.” We have been through a lot together, but our faith in Christ has been our firm foundation through it all. We have been incredibly blessed in ways would could never have imagined, and we have also leaned on God for strength during times of loss, waiting, and unexpected difficulties. But through each season, we are so grateful for the love we have for each other, and even more for our faith in God, who is strong when we are not.

When we were first introduced by a mutual friend at dinner one night, little did we know all that God had planned for us. We recently celebrated our 10th anniversary. We have supported one another through late nights of studying as we were completing our degrees and celebrated graduations and job offers. We have danced together at many weddings, but we have also cried together at funerals. We have held hands in hospital rooms and nursed each other back to health. We have been isolated together in quarantine (and as it turns out, we really do enjoy each other’s company!). We have poured each other more morning cups of coffee than we can count. We have laughed together almost every single day. We have prayed through it all, and we cannot wait for the next adventure.

Nick is a loving, dedicated husband, who works extremely hard both at his job and in our home. He enjoys completing home improvement projects, and he is handy with a hammer and a drill. He is often the guy people lean on for help and guidance in his career as a Human Resources Manager, and he is always willing to go the extra mile. He makes me laugh with his corny jokes, and he will sing (sometimes off-key) or dance (sometimes off-beat) to cheer me up when I’ve had a tough day. He listens well and talks to me about everything. He really is my best friend, and he loves me so well. Kids are immediately drawn to Nick’s energy. When we spend time with extended family, there is often one child sharing a piggy back ride with Nick while another is following him around waiting to share a story. I know he will be an incredible dad.

Melanie is an amazing partner in this life. She has a loving, empathetic, and joyful spirit. She always has kind, supportive words for others in even the most difficult situations. She is also a game expert! In her job as a speech therapist, she loves connecting with the children she is helping by playing different board games, card games, and guessing games, and she can make any experience fun with her playful and energetic personality. She is also one of the most grateful people for everything the Lord has brought into her life, no matter how small. She finds joy in summer sunshine, fall leaves, and snowfall in the winter. She is truly uncommon in the world today, in an amazing way. Melanie has a way of responding to children that makes them feel seen and valued. When it comes to spending time with our niece and nephew, she has such a patient and gentle heart. I know she will be an amazing mom.