11. 04. 17

It was the summer of 2014 and I (Kimberly) had just graduated to from Georgia State University in Atlanta. I had the opportunity to complete an internship at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. I didn't hesitate because that's where I grew up and plus I had family and old friends nearby! That's where I met Dawayne. We grew close over the next several months. We spent many afternoons exploring downtown, attending events in the park, and walking along the lakefront. As the end of the summer approached, I was offered a job at the hospital but ultimately decided to return to Atlanta. Despite the distance, we remained in contact and eventually developed and maintained a long distance relationship for 2 years. We would fly back and forth frequently, taking turns visiting each other. Last July, he came for what I thought was just another visit but surrounded by my immediate family, he popped the question! The very next day, he was offered a job here and moved to Atlanta two weeks later. We will be getting married on November 4th, 2017 at Glenwoodie Golf Club.