#LoveIsPatient

February 23, 1993 Astrid Carolina Colon Torres was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to Jose and Lizbeth Colon. The second daughter to grace their family after her older sister, Lianmarie. Later to move to Virginia, then Delaware where she completed high school at William Penn in New Castle, Delaware. January 5, 1995 Joshua Jankowski was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to George and Leticia Jankowski. The first child and soon to later be older brother to Taiana. Later to move to Middlesex, then Bridgewater where he would complete high school at Bridgewater Raritan in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

November 9, 2013 In great Philadelphia, at the exquisite Mitten Hall within Temple University, a dance showcase was being hosted. Unknown to each other, yet through mutual friends we were sitting only a row apart. At the end of the event, we all walked out together heading down the lit city streets. All that was left between us now was the ice breaking first conversation. A whole night of low light performances left us with nothing but a spark and a real story. We only had three blocks to embrace all we thought we had left in knowing each other, yet the exchange was the greatest blessing we ever received.

September 2, 2014 After months of random encounters, two hour drives to thirty minute dates, and three AM FaceTime conversations, we finally decided to call it what it was. We were in love from day one, but now we put our first stamp on it. May 13 & May 14, 2017 Joshua and Astrid Graduate! Astrid began working as a social worker in Pennsylvania, while Joshua began his pathway to join the United States Navy.

May 2, 2019 It was one of our many visits to Pensacola, FL. Another day in Paradise, we took the day to enjoy some time around the Pan Handle. After driving through Alabama to visit some sites , we ended the late afternoon in Orange Beach under a beautiful bridge that connects Florida to Alabama. While overlooking gorgeous and secluded mini gulf islands, we took the kayaks out for some fun in the water, waiting for the sun to set. Encapsulated by the moment, the story so far, the life that will be, our love for God, our families, our culture, and each other; the champagne bottle popped and the question was asked,“Will you marry me?”and she said, "Yes!"