Marissa had just celebrated her 30th birthday and had an amazing time with her close friends. It was the highlight of her year. She planned every last detail, and yet she knew that by the end of it all, something was missing. Her heart longed for more out of life, and a month later, she joined 24-hour Fitness, hungry for a change in her health, but what she did not know was who she would meet that first day at the gym. Dani was training to maintain his physique; his closest friends knew what he had been through in life and what he desired and prayed about; he had asked God for someone to love. Marissa had those same desires and gave the universe a list of desires and prayed to the Gods. As she was in the middle of cardio she spotted his long hair and had seen him before around town. "It's him. I have to say hi" She never dared to say hi. As he walked past her on the stationary bike, she waved to him and said, "Hi" with a little wave. She could not believe he said "Hi" back. The two struck up a conversation that changed their lives forever. They connected and made friends with each other. Dani and Marissa found friendship that day. From that day forward the friendship grew to appreciation, "appreciation grew to respect, respect grew to like. Like grew to love...a deeper love than they could ever hope for." ~The Wedding Planner As the year passed, they faced different obstacles that tested their faith, fortitude, and their love. Lessons have been learned, and faith in Love and Father God has been renewed and restored. They are now proud members of The Good Shepard Church and have made even more friends together. Marissa and Dani are blessed and honored to share their day of love with everyone who has been a part of their journey thus far. Isn't it "amazing how one day someone walks into your life, and suddenly you can't remember how you lived without them" -Anurag Prakash Ray