Tell us a little about yourselves as individuals: What is your careers/professions?
Tish - I worked retail for many years and just recently quit to run a soap making business.
Hank- I work alongside my dad and brother in the family construction business.
How long have you known each other?
All of our lives. 🙂
What was life like before you met compared to now?
Life definitely wasn’t as busy. But we wouldn’t have it any other way.
How did you meet? And what was your first impressions of each other?
Tish - I’ve known Hank all my life. Our parents were good friends so I have childhood memories of being over at his house. I’m not really sure what my first impression would have been, but as we got older I always liked his sense of humor.
Hank- like Tish said we’ve known each other our whole lives. Some of my favorite memories are camping trips together. My first impression of Tish was that she was very family oriented.
What attracted you most?
Tish - His calming presence. He has a quiet, steady strength about him that I love.
Hank- her love for life and her calming quiet personality.
Who said I love you first
Hank
What did you do on your first date?
Coffee at Starbucks
Favorite thing you like to do together...
Hank -Sit by a fire and and talk for hours.
Tish - Same answer 🙂
Number one physical quality (about the other person)
Tish - The mustache for sure.
Hank- Her eyes
Number one character trait (about the other person)
Tish - Hank is very intentional with the people in his life. You can tell community means a lot to him.
Hank- Tish is a very caring person who is all in for those she loves. I love that.
What has been the biggest challenge you've faced as a couple? And how did you overcome that challenge?
Definitely wedding planning. We have had to learn how to have open communication. We have had to learn to agree to disagree. We will get over it July 25th 🙂
How has your fiancé changed you?
Hank- Tish has made me realize that life is not all about me. Daily she makes me strive to be the best man I can be because she deserves that.
Tish - being with Hank is teaching me to not take life too seriously. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Where do you see yourselves in 10 years?
Hank- hopefully raising a family and pursuing the life that God has for us.
Tish - same answer 🙂
What’s your proposal story? (Where did you go? What was said? How did you feel after you said "I do!"?
We went to Florida for the weekend and Hank surprised me with a proposal on the beach at sunset. He had some friends of ours come down to “set the stage” and take pictures. It was so special how much thought he put in to the proposal. I felt like I was floating all night. Then we went out for supper to celebrate. It was honestly one of the best nights of my life.
