It all started the day before Israel left to go on a trip to Africa. Cyleshia just happened to be swiping through the Facebook dating app, when she came across Israel’s profile. Quite intrigued by him she reached out and they communicated throughout his entire trip. Come to find out her birthday was the day before his which made it somewhat very interesting. Once he came back from his trip, both Cyleshia and Israel decided to meet in person the day after his return. It was a late night after Israel’s dinner that he decided to drive out to Katy to finaly meet her. They sat in his truck and just talked for about four hours talking about life, goals, interests, and future endeavors. One of which was Israel’s desire to swim with Orca’s. Cyleshia interest were peeked by this desire. So, the invitation to join him was given and she happily accepted! Her boldness and limitless desire to join him also peaked his interest in her. Over the course of the year to follow leading up to the trip, the two were inseparable. Once it came time they both succeeded in being able to enjoy that trip together and it was then that Israel decided to take the leap of faith and ask Cyleshia to marry him.