Jeff and I met at the hospital where we both worked, but our love story was written long before we even knew it. When he moved to Georgia in 2020 to start his role as a manager, he quickly began noticing me during his rounds. Working through his nerves, he made it a point to visit my floor, searching for the right words to start a conversation. The first time I saw him, I felt something deep in my heart. I turned to my charge nurse and said, "That’s going to be my husband one day." Life briefly pulled us apart when I went on vacation and then family leave, and Jeff thought he’d never see me again. But fate had other plans. The moment I returned, he wasted no time sparking a conversation. He asked for my Instagram to try and get birthday recommendations for his brother's birthday, but I smiled and said, “Just put my number in your phone.” From our very first date, we knew this was forever.

For Jeff’s birthday, I planned a special celebration filled with love, laughter, and all of our favorite people. But as the night went on, I found myself upset....he was so late! Still, we made the most of it, dancing, celebrating, and soaking in the joy of the moment. As the night drew on, Jeff took the mic to thank everyone for coming and for making his birthday so special. Then, to my surprise, he reached into his pocket, got down on one knee right in front of me, and asked me to be his wife. The room erupted in cheers, laughter, and happy tears. It was a moment we will cherish forever. That night, we didn’t just celebrate his birthday; we celebrated the beginning of our forever. ❤️