It's common to hear couples say that they met in college - but how common is it that couples meet on the very first day of their first year in college?  After sitting at the same table at their orientation BBQ at King's University and then later brought together again by a mutual friend, that's where Lisa & Andrew's story begins. 

Andrew recalls admiring Lisa for her strong commitment to her faith, but since he didn't have dating on his mind at the time, considered her a good friend. It wasn't until Lisa, who also respected Andrew's faith (and his enrolment in the Chemistry program) made the first move, that he saw her in a new light.

Their first date was the "Ice on Whyte" festival in Edmonton - but since the unexpected warm weather didn't exactly bode well for the ice sculptures or skating rink, they spent most of their time chatting over ice cream and books. Over the course of the next few months, Andrew fell in love with how easy it was to spend time with Lisa and her heart for others, while Lisa continued to admire Andrew's faith, his honesty and how much he could make her laugh.

I absolutely loved hanging out with these two in Edmonton - a thick fog had settled in the day before and wasn't going anywhere. We hung out at the Alberta Legislature Building and then made our way down to the river valley. And while it made for a chilly afternoon, I loved the way the frost covered the trees. Plus, these two had no problem huddling close to one another to stay warm.