This Is US!!!!!!

We knew each other even before we met....while we formally met when we started working on a project together for work, it wasn't until after we finished the project, noticed the common professional connections, and realized his mother & I were members of the same church and supported that same ministry, it became a little more apparent our paths didn't cross haphazardly. That was about 5 years ago. About 3.5 years after meeting and a few relationships later, we reconnected casually, to wish each other a Happy Thanksgiving. After chatting, sharing current experiences with relationships, and professional goals, we decided to just date and see where the road may lead; though I must say, Moussa was VERY certain where we would go; He always says, God told him when he first met me, I would be his wife (smile). After dating a few months, we decided to become exclusive, & a little over a year later he PROPOSED! It was the sweetest thing, we were at a rehab center with my mom, and he asked me to be his wife. Now the story gets real...about a month after our engagement, my mom became ill, & his dad's illness progressed. We began to support each other in a new way as we each cared for our sick loved ones; who to complicate things further, lived on each side of PA. While the summer progressed and both parents seemed to be getting a little better, the unpredictable hit...my mom passed away Aug 1 around 5pm, then his dad passed around 5am Aug 2. Neither of us could've predicted it, but we both knew there was purpose to our pain and a blessing in our loss. Earlier that week, I'd prayed & asked God to connect Moussa and I more spiritually, well God has a way of giving you what you prayed for & what you need in one breath. After burying both our parents within a week of each other, we realized they didn't leave us alone, they left us together and knew we would be ok. So to honor them & us, we set out sights on wedding...and here we are :-)