Carla and Sidney both carried a quiet hope for years — that at exactly the right time, God would bring the right person. They prayed, surrendered, and waited. What they didn't know was that God had been working behind the scenes the entire time. In July 2025, their paths crossed at a hospital ministry visit in Durban. A chance meeting at the lift. A quick introduction. A few more run-ins over the following days that didn't feel entirely like coincidence. On the final night, Sidney made his interest known with the kind of confidence and clarity that caught Carla completely off guard. She said yes to a date with someone she barely knew — so unlike her — and somehow it felt exactly right. He rearranged his flights, showed up in Potchefstroom, and the rest unfolded quickly: a games night, a coffee, a golden morning under the big trees — and somewhere in the middle of it all, they realised that this might be what they’ve been waiting for. They dated across two continents. Late night calls, different time zones, and a certainty that only grew. Sidney proposed on the 5th of May. Carla didn't hesitate. This was never coincidence. It was God — and He knew exactly what He was doing.