Alondra & Joshua

One More: Alondra & Joshua’s Love Story

Sometimes the greatest blessings come when we’re ready to give up.

Alondra and Joshua’s story is a testament to the power of faith, persistence, and trusting God for one more try.

Before finding each other, they had both explored dating apps, but nothing ever seemed to click in a meaningful way. Conversations came and went, and after a while, Alondra was honestly ready to stop searching altogether.

But then… a friend encouraged her to give it one more chance.

That simple decision changed everything.

A Match That Felt Like a Sign

When Alondra matched with Joshua on Upward, he opened with a polar bear joke — completely unaware of how much she loves animals.

That small moment felt like more than coincidence.

It felt like God’s gentle way of saying, Pay attention… this could be something special.

An Instant Connection

Their first “date” was online, just a conversation to get to know each other. But instead of awkward small talk, the words came naturally. The connection felt easy.

Alondra didn’t feel nervous about meeting in person — she actually found herself excited.

And when they finally went on their first real date, it was unforgettable: a pottery class filled with laughter, conversation, and comfort.

From the beginning, it felt different.

Natural. Peaceful. Like they had known each other far longer than they had.

There was no pressure — only joy, ease, connection… and a shared love for Jesus.

From One Last Chance to a Lifetime

Fast forward four years later, and Alondra and Joshua’s story has blossomed into something even greater than they could’ve imagined.

Today, they are married, deeply in love, and expecting their very first child together.

What started as one last chance on a dating app became the greatest blessing of their lives.

A Reminder for Anyone Still Waiting

Alondra and Joshua’s journey is a beautiful encouragement to anyone who feels discouraged in the waiting:

God is always working — even in the moments when hope feels small.

Sometimes all it takes is one more try…

…and God does the rest.

💛 Congratulations, Alondra & Joshua! Thank you for letting Upward be a part of your story.