We started out as friends, a wonderful way to start, in my opinion. During an important transitional period in my life, Tim was always there to support me and I knew this was a man who would be there for me no matter what. Through many personal struggles that later turned into growth and understanding, Tim was there to hold my hand both physically and from hundreds of miles away. We learned the importance of communication, devotion and patience and have become a stronger couple because of it. For 4 years, Tim and I managed to visit each other as often as we could, going out of our way to make the other person a priority. Then on our 4 year anniversary, on a beautiful trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Tim asked me to share forever with him and I eagerly said: yes! We can't wait to have friends and family join us from all corners of the world to celebrate this day that will commemorate the beginning of the "someday" we dreamed about and worked so hard for.