How We Met -Kiara When I first met Kendrick neither of us were looking for anything serious. I was working with Kens friends Marques and he said "hey I know a friend that I think you would really like" and showed me his picture. I was like oh he's super cute but I'm not ready to start dating again. However, we both decided to go out and see where it led. After countless dates and talking we went from talking every other day to all day. Eventually, he ended up asking me to be his girlfriend and after 3 1/2 years of dating he asked me to be his wife in front our family and friends. I will forever be grateful for Kendrick L. Dowdy. You can just call me Mrs. Dowdy. The Moment I Knew Kiara was Special -Kendrick This moment I am sure sticks out to me a lot more than it does Kiara, because it was just Ki being Ki. At the time Kiara and I were just friends and neither one of us was looking for anything serious. This all happened in the summer of 2014. I was in Durham, North Carolina at CC Spaulding Elementary School supporting a book bag drive. I had mentioned to Kiara, very briefly, that I would be heading to the school to help out. If you truly know Ki she is not a morning person, however, that Saturday morning (August 23, 2014 to be exact) at 9 am she came strolling in the gym with a book bag full of school supplies. I knew then that I had found my Black Queen that could not only match my drive for success but also my passion for helping others. From that day on Kiara Levette Gray took a huge step forward to becoming my bride to be.