M&K

On Christmas Day, I remember my parents praying and speaking declarations over me, but the prayer that stuck with me the most is when my mom said “by this time next year you will spend it with your husband”. My dad agreed by saying “whatever your heart desires you will get it if it’s God’s will”. Two days later, I met Kenneth in an unconventional way. He lives in Chicago and I live in Houston, so I didn’t know how we would make a long-distance relationship work. However, we talked on the phone everyday, had a few virtual dates, and continued getting to know each other. Eventually, he told me he is coming to visit me in Houston. We finally met in person, went on a few dates, then he professed his love for me and made promises to me regarding our future. He then asked me to be his girlfriend and I accepted and also declared my love for him. Throughout our dating/courtship, I’ve felt peace, reassurance, love, care, and a place I can call home. He was very intentional about every step. I’ve loved and enjoyed every moment we shared together. Eight months later, he arranged a surprise proposal with family and friends and asked me to be his wife, I said yes of course. It was the easiest and happiest yes because I cannot imagine myself with anyone else except him. I’m excited to spend our lives together growing in love and God’s direction.

Sometimes love doesn’t arrive loudly it comes gently, quietly, and right on time. Before Christmas of 2024, I told my friends that if I didn’t find love in 2025, I would simply forget about it. I laughed when I said it, but deep down, my heart desired something real. I had prayed about it many times, telling God exactly what I wanted, not just love, but peace, friendship, and a woman whose heart aligned with mine. Then on December 27th, 2024, I saw a picture. She looked exceptionally beautiful the kind of beauty that makes you pause. I remember staring at that photo and thinking to myself, but in that moment, I knew I had to take the chance. So I liked the picture and sent a message. I guessed she was Nigerian something about her felt familiar. When she replied and told me she was from Edo State, I smiled and said, “I knew this beauty couldn’t come from anywhere else but Nigeria.” What started as a simple DM became daily conversations. I told her I was based in Chicago and that I was open to long distance if she was, because I wasn’t looking for something casual I was looking for something intentional. For a month, we talked consistently. What began as admiration grew into comfort. Comfort turned into friendship. Friendship became love. On February 1st, she became my girlfriend. There wasn’t one dramatic moment when I knew she was the one. It was in the small things the way she listened, the way she cared deeply, the way she prayed with me and believed in us. Loving her felt natural. Choosing her felt certain. On October 24th, 2025, I asked her to marry me. And now, on October 24th, 2026, exactly one year later, we will stand before God, family, and friends and say “I do.” What started with a picture became a conversation. What started with a conversation became love. And now, love becomes forever. With God at the center of our story, we step into this next chapter grateful for answered prayers even the ones that started with a single DM.