Hinge, 10pm Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 Keith’s Couch, Queens Unsure of where his message would lead, Keith sent a funny one liner Hinge message to Amanda. The following day she responded. That conversation would change their lives forever. Dinner, 6pm Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 Charlie’s Bar and Kitchen, Bronx They took the plunge and met in person on April 5th. The moment Amanda laid eyes on Keith, she was greeted by a smile that warmed her soul. Their first date was magical, filled with laughter and weird similarities that hinted at the possibility of something extraordinary. The couple made some astute observations. First, Amanda had no qualms about stealing fries on a first date but Keith had some. Secondly, Keith was opposed to consuming dessert, especially chocolate. Amanda, though perplexed and disheartened, resolved that if neglecting dessert was to be his only vice, it still was worth pursuing. Desert, 7pm Later that Evening Chocobar Cortés, Bronx Surprisingly, desert at a chocolate café followed. Despite Keith’s aversion to deserts, the date remained a delightful experience. Guardrails, 12:25am Sunday, May 7th, 2023 Mahwah, NJ About a month later, their connection faced an unexpected test. Amanda woke up in guardrails in a totaled car shortly after midnight. Without hesitation, the first person she called was Keith. Without hesitation, he leapt into action. Keith drove from Queens to Suffern at 1 am to ensure her safety. In that vulnerable moment, he thought "I think I love this woman". On the road, May 2023 Garden State Parkway South For Keith, love wasn't just a feeling; it was a verb. He became Amanda's pillar of support, driving her around when her car was unavailable, traversing the distance from Queens, to the Bronx, to Suffern, to West Orange and even accompanying her to church. These church trips would be a vital part of their relationship, with Keith joining the Living Faith SDA family in October 2023. Amanda couldn't help but draw parallels between Keith and her father, recognizing in him the same unwavering acts of service and devotion that had shaped her upbringing. Their relationship blossomed into a tapestry of shared moments, each one resembling a scene from a romantic movie. Forever In each other, they not only found a partner but a reflection of the love they had witnessed between both of their parents - a testament to the enduring beauty of love that spans generations when you put God first.