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It was in the Selby neighborhood of Flint, Michigan, where our paths first crossed—a place where the streets were filled with memories, but the one I cherish the most is the memory of Kendra. I was in 3rd grade, and she was in 5th. Even at that age, something about her stood out from the rest. She had an effortless elegance, a charm that felt like it belonged in a fairy tale. I still remember the first time I saw her. She was walking down the street, her long, dark hair flowing behind her like a veil, catching the light of the afternoon sun. Her smile—it was infectious, lighting up the whole block. And those eyes, the light brown eyes that seemed to see into your soul. I remember feeling a flutter in my chest, even though I couldn’t quite understand what it was. I was just a kid, but the world seemed to shift a little every time I saw her. I lived just a block away from her, and we shared the same neighborhood. Kendra was, by far, the most beautiful girl at Selby. And it wasn’t just her appearance that captivated everyone around her—it was the way she carried herself. She was confident, yet kind, and even though I was just a little kid in the 3rd grade, I saw something in her that I couldn’t quite describe. She had this grace that seemed so much older than me, a quiet strength that everyone admired. As the years went by, our paths would cross more often. But there was also something else, something deeper. Whenever she’d smile at me, or when our eyes would meet across a crowded room, there was this spark, like we shared a secret that no one else knew about. By the time I reached middle school, I started to build up the courage to talk to her. We’d chat on the way home from school, and I found myself looking forward to those brief moments more than anything else. It was strange how comfortable I felt around her, even though I hadn’t yet fully realized what was growing between us. She would ask about my day, laugh at my silly jokes, and it felt like the world faded away when we were together. Once i got to our High School.... Kendra was gone. She graduated in '84 and i was stuck at S-Dub all by my self. (See how I flipped that to get that Aww from you all?) Life has a way of sweeping us along on different paths, leading us to unexpected places and new experiences. For Kendra and me, it was no different. After high school, we drifted apart like so many friends and neighbors do. I went to Alcorn State University, and Kendra went to Southern University. Time, as it always does, carried us in separate directions, and for years, we lost touch. But every now and then, my mind would wander back to those days at Selby, back to the girl with the light brown eyes, the long hair that swayed in the breeze, and the smile that had once been the brightest part of my world. I never forgot Kendra. Life may have taken us down different roads, but she was always there, a part of me that I could never quite shake. Then came February of 2024. It was a quiet evening, nothing extraordinary. I was scrolling through Facebook when something caught my eye. This profile. It was Kendra!! I hadn’t seen her in years, not since high school, but there she was, her smile just as radiant as I remembered. She hadn’t changed at all—still the same beautiful soul I had once admired from afar. I felt a sudden rush of emotion, a wave of nostalgia and hope that I hadn’t expected. But it wasn’t just the familiar face that drew me in. As I stared at her profile picture, something deep inside me stirred. It wasn’t just a thought; it felt like a voice—quiet but unmistakable—whispered, "Reach out to her." It was almost like a calling. I knew, in that instant, that I had to reconnect with her and take a chance on whatever was about to unfold. And here we are now, standing at the precipice of forever. I’m about to marry the most beautiful woman I’ve ever known. The girl who captured my heart at Selby Elementary and has actually kept it ever since. Thank You Kendra