A mutual friend introduced us. He had known Celeste through Bible study for many years and was a colleague of Joel's. Joel, a widower, was ready to begin making new friends and seeing what dating might bring his way. He wasn’t actively searching for anything specific—just open to new possibilities and hopeful for the future. Celeste was ready to find the right guy—someone who made her laugh and had the Lord at the center of his life. She wasn’t looking for just any relationship, but for someone who shared her values. Our friend saw something special in both of us and was determined to make the introduction. He invited Joel to join the Bible study group, and it was there, over lunch on the patio of Cantina Laredo, that we first met. What started as a casual lunch turned into something much deeper. Not long after, we went on our first official date, and as they say, the rest is history.