It would be almost a decade of knowing each other before Jeremy and I would fall in love. Jeremy and I met at the golf course when we were 19, where we both worked during summers home from college. We instantly found that we both genuinely liked each other, but nothing became of it at that time. There were times I did notice Jeremy showing up for most of my shifts at the bar during the slow months to keep me company and talk and hang out. It did cross my mind that he could have been there for the "heavily discounted" Budweiser I gave him, but I did get the feeling it was something else. You guys do know Jerbear likes his bud heavy. Still, Our lives never fully intersected until years later. It was some time ago that I can remember going through a difficult time and I was driving. I started praying, which I often do when I drive, and I had asked God for some answers. Jeremy and I were not together at this time and in fact hadn't spoken in awhile. Clear as Day to my heart I kept hearing an answer and it was a name. The name was Jeremy! I was a little baffled, as I hadn't even talked to Jeremy in a few years And so I made sure to ask God if that was a typo, yet I continued to hear Jeremy. I found this interesting but somehow it did bring me some comfort and peace though - what was I to make of it? In the next year Jeremy and I would find each other reconnecting and soon enough full force in each other's lives. I did get to tell him that story. At first, We had some fancy dates of course, many many drives across town from Hyde park to Mason etc, however we came to find that we had the most enjoyable time just in each others company and conversation. There was a shared love of darts and music at home there as well, which made for some of my favorite Saturday nights in all my life . Jeremy is quite funny and very handsome, yet never swept me off my feet at first or when we first knew each other. Maybe this is why it took us so long to finally get together . What's interesting is that instead, many years in, I am swept off my feet by Jeremy every day and the fact that every day I can love him even more! I couldn't dream of a more consistent and reliable man who is patient and kind, who accepts me and the flaws and seems to actually like me for them. A man that has a treasured collection of photos of me sleeping (they are not cute). The kind of person that makes you feel like a million dollars on even your worst days. While Jeremy and I knew we were not going to take on life forever without the other, we took our time in growing together and enjoy each other and freedom we have had at this age in life. After all the drives across town and some years, I moved in with Jeremy in Mason with my big fat dog, and we began our happy little life. After a great year, Covid swept in. Through Covid we worked 100% remote (and to this day) every day together and came to know things about one another that could otherwise take a lifetime. We lost our beloved dog together and took in a new senior dog who is our whole heart. We started a few dinner clubs with close friends, argue over who gets to make dinner, and enjoy tennis and music on weekends. We treasure the gift of one another, as well as our differences and the balance we both bring to the relationship. We couldn't be happier to start our officially married life together and all that is ahead . We are so grateful for each and every one of you that are a part of our lives, and we so look forward to you being part of our big day!