Our adventure begins!

In 2019 I started working at Punta Gorda Airport as a Transportation Security Officer where Eli already worked. I had just begun the second semester of my Master's Degree and was trying to balance my new work/school life. I was shy, sleep-deprived, and barely knew anyone's name. Within a couple of days of starting, I was introduced to Elias with one sentence "Eli, this is Gabriella! She's getting her Master's in Criminal Justice!" and without missing a beat he made me laugh for the very first time. He replied "WOW! COOL! SO YOU'RE GONNA BE LIKE LAW AND ORDER SOMEDAY! DUN DUN!" His name stuck in my head for good! From there we became really good friends, and I quickly realized he was the most genuine and kind-hearted man I had ever met. In December of 2019, he asked me to be his girlfriend, and one year later in December of 2020, he asked me to spend forever by his side! Every day with him is an adventure, and I look forward to a lifetime of laughter as we plan our Happily Ever After!