This love story began on a beautiful day at church when my sister introduced me to you for the first time. I had no idea that moment would change my life forever. If someone had told me back then that the girl standing before me would one day become the love of my life, I probably would’ve laughed. But God always has a way of writing the best stories. Strangely enough, I started noticing you more—on campus, in our community. It was like the universe was placing you in my path over and over again, trying to get me to open my eyes. My first thought? “Wow, this girl is an athlete—college basketball and track?” Meanwhile, I was out there playing college football. It was like something out of a sports romance movie. But even then, I just thought you were special—I had no clue you’d be my special somebody. As we talked more, I started seeing something deeper. We weren’t just two people crossing paths—we were two hearts moving in the same direction. We talked about life, our dreams, our goals for the future, and it was as if every piece of the puzzle fit perfectly. But the moment I truly knew this was different—that this wasn’t just admiration, but something deeper—was when I went to Peru for a medical mission trip. You called me every single day to check on me. You made sure I was okay, that I was eating, and even helped me with Spanish. And you know what? The only two people who’ve ever cared that much about whether I’ve eaten are my mom and an anesthesiologist! That’s when I knew—you weren’t just someone special. You were MY special person. Once I realized you had feelings for me too, I knew I had to step up. No games, no hesitation—I had to be ready for you. I’ll never forget the day I told you I wanted to start dating. You were so shy on the phone, but I could hear the excitement in your voice, even if you took your sweet time giving me an answer. But I’m glad you took that chance—because saying “yes” to us has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Dating you has been the best adventure—through the ups and downs, the laughter, and the lessons, I’ve realized that together, we can overcome anything. You’re the only person who got an instant stamp of approval from my family and friends (and trust me, that’s no small feat). But most importantly, you had God’s approval. He opened my eyes to you, to everything beautiful that comes with you, and I knew—this woman, you, are the woman of my dreams. That’s why on January 11, 2025, I decided to make this a forever thing. And on July 5, 2025, I want to stand before God, our families, and our friends, and promise my love to you forever. Through this journey, the one thing I’ve held onto is a verse that has guided us both: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” Thank you all for being here to witness the first chapter of our forever love story.

Our wonderful love story began when I first laid eyes on you on the campus of Salisbury University. We would cross paths often but not once did we speak. I also vividly remember the day I visited a local church (WOLC) and saw you, of all people, playing the piano on stage Sunday Morning. I thought to myself, “He’s attractive, he works out, he’s Haitian, and a man of God?? Where has this man been all my life??” You were checking off so many boxes on “my list” but yet, something was missing. Our peers would constantly bug me about you. “What do you think about Josh?”, “ You and Josh would make such a cute couple”. “Are you sure you’re not into him?” Knowing deep down how I felt, I still believed it was not yet our time so I was constantly shutting them down and pushing you away. I felt as if God was SHOWING me you, but he was TELLING me “Not Yet”. Throughout our frequent encounters and small conversations over time, I began to feel a sense of comfortability that I had not felt before. We had more in common, we talked often about our goals and future plans. Our phone calls came frequently and lasted longer. I had started to fall for you and I didn’t even know it yet. When you would travel, I couldn’t wait to hear about how your trip was going. I was constantly checking on you, making sure you were safe. God had showed me we would to be together but now, I could start to envision it. You proved the feeling was mutual because you would bring me back souvenirs as a way to let me know you were thinking of me. Well, at least, that’s what I told myself. I couldn’t go one night without thinking about you or mentioning you in my prayers. Then, It hit me, in those moments, I was not only praying for you, but I was also praying for myself too. Praying for you inevitably meant I was praying us, for our future together. When you asked for us to start dating, I was terrified. I knew the wait was finally over, but I wasn’t sure if I was ready. I must say, looking back from then to right now, growing, learning and experiencing life with you these past couple of months has been well worth the wait!! I said “YES” to you when you got down on one knee and I can’t wait to say “I Do” on our special day!! It’s so evident how strategically God aligned everything to work out for us, and because of his faithfulness, I will continue to trust in his plans for our lives for as long as we both shall live. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV See you at the alter!!