We first met at my grandfather's funeral! No, this wasn't a funeral crashers' scenario! Bernie was a good friend of my Maid of honor and sister, Rhonda. Out of respect for his friend, he helped with our grandfather's funeral. We met again later the day before Easter 2016 with an introduction from Rhonda. Instantly, we connected and began building a solid friendship/relationship. Some in the family like to say that Granddad sent Bernie to me, but I am sure it was, in fact, God who did so. Who knows what role Granddad played, but I can assure you Bernie is just like my grandfather! He resembles him in more ways than one. God placed us in each other's life for a purpose. As the years have unfolded, those purposes have become evident. We have been the backbone and the support in each other's lives. Each of us has been the helping hand for the other through our darkest trials and tribulations. We are so grateful for the goodness of God and the way he used us to better one another. After six years, we are over our fears of commitment to marriage, dedicated to the Lord, and ready to move forward and solidify this relationship in the eyes of the Lord. We can't wait to celebrate with you.