Mitch and I had talked a lot through social media but we had never met. He insisted that we went out for dinner and I warned him multiple times that I had strep throat and it was not a good idea. However, Mitch was persistent that he take me out on a date. I almost canceled on him last minute because of nerves but I didn’t and I’m so glad I didn’t! He drove up from Grand Haven after work (an hour and a half one way). He picked me up at our house in Onekama and met Sara and Dad. The first thing I noticed about Mitch is that he came around and opened my door and every door handle to stores,restaurants etc... He still does that to this day. So, we went to Crystal Mountain. We talked for a while, looked at the stars together on a dirt road in Stronach. I gave him a tour of Manistee and he dropped me back off at home. We traded-my blanket for his hat. He slept in his truck that night at work because he didn’t leave my house until late and had a 2.5 hour drive home. He used my blanket to stay warm. We have been together ever since!