Andrea Gunning

They had a respectful and happy marriage.

It was an environment that nurtured her easygoing and trusting nature.

She was raised with a strong sense of faith.

That's still one of her core values.

Danielle's one of those rare people who loved high school.

She was popular, and she had a longtime high school boyfriend named Billy.

Right before their senior year of high school, Billy proposed to her, and she said yes.

But then... I actually had to move to Hawaii because my dad was working for the military, and we moved there.

She ended up spending her senior year in Hawaii.

Then she got accepted to college in Illinois.

She was ready to start a new life there without her high school boyfriend.

Giving up her first love was hard, but she wanted to prioritize her independence.

Danielle thrived in college.

She loved her major, which was art, and she also loved going to Bible study on campus.

That's where she met Chad.

She felt comfortable around Chad.

It was easy, like they'd known each other for years.

From the start, Danielle was serious about Chad.

Everything about him felt right.

He was pursuing a degree in finance.