We met as kids, and like most young loves, we were still growing in our understanding of love and commitment. Robert moved to Wisconsin, and Chamir remained in Louisiana. Each one of us lived life on our own terms. We found new interests. We created beautiful families. We earned a few scars and learned several lessons along the way. Robert never lost sight of the girl who once held his heart. He tried to regain her affection, but Chamir wouldn't hear of it. On her 50th birthday, Heaven and fate were on his side. He reached out hoping to send well wishes and express his long held interest. A tiny crack opened in her heart, and a spark was lit. The two of us began to connect over old wounds and fresh memories. Then , on one life changing Sunday, Heaven declared that it was time to repair the breach and embark on the love story of a lifetime. Robert called. Chamir answered. If you ask the children, they will say there was a lot of late night conversation, laughter, and glimmers of love that none of them had ever witnessed before. Heaven whispered, "It is time." And the rest is to be continued!