I don’t think there was any one significant moment in time that made me realize I was in love or that I would marry him, because I always knew. And that’s why I waited 8+ years for this (sometimes impatiently), because I knew it would happen in God’s perfect time. Koen was so open and understanding to my story. I am no easy person to love and I come with heaps of baggage. Since day one, Koen has been patient with me, he is gentle, he is kind, he is thoughtful, and he took the time to learn how to love me. He spoils me with more than I feel I deserve and has proven time and time again that he loves me unconditionally. We are not perfect by any means, but we get through our trials and tribulations hand in hand, always. He is the man that I once prayed for and I thank God for him, always. I cannot wait for forever with him as my husband.

When I first met her, I found out quickly just how nice, caring, and friendly she was. She was always there when I needed someone to talk to or needed advice. At first, I saw her as only a friend. But as time went on, it became something deeper than friendship. She is easy to love and someone that I knew early on that I couldn’t imagine living without. She loves me through my stubbornness, my faults, and my selfish ways. She’s one of a kind; a woman I never imagined truly existed. She makes me happy, she makes me smile, laugh, she surprises me, and treats me better than I deserve. I’ve known I wanted to marry her for a while, and she waited longer than she should’ve. But I know for a fact that I cannot wait to spend forever with her as my wife.