Terrence and I met online on a Dating app called Bumble. Needless to say, we were both over the online dating arena of hookah and tragedy. Thankfully, like minds intertwined and we both swiped left. Our conversations were always organic, hilarious and transparent. Especially when Terrence requested a voice message to confirm he was not being catfished. We both quickly discovered our love for God, family, laughter, and good vibes. Not often do you come across a reflection of yourself in another person. Fast forward to our first date where we met at the National Harbor. We had a simple, yet enjoyable, excursion of sandwiches, ice cream, and a sunset ride on the Ferris wheel. At the end of the date, both of us were pleasantly surprised by our chemistry and ease of being in each other’s presence. I knew this relationship had potential when I recommended as a 3rd date to go whitewater rafting, and Terrence immediately said he was “down”. However, I knew Terrence was the one as I learned his actions always speak louder than words; and whenever he talked about his daughter, Lyric, and his joy of being a father. Of course, Terrence points to a different memory as a particular highlight of our relationship. He recalls the time I came to his apartment to find him drinking water from the tap. I immediately stopped him, asking if he’d heard of Flint, MI and that he could die. His response was that he was a country boy and had been drinking tap water for 35 years. Needless to say, the next time I came to his apartment, I had a brand new Brita filtration unit in hand. He always credits me with saving his life. Terrence proposed to me on a peaceful Saturday morning in Myrtle Beach, doing what we do best, sitting on the beach and enjoying the atmosphere. I was completely surprised but ecstatic as we were there to celebrate his birthday, but unbeknownst to me, Terrence had planned this proposal well in advance. Once again showing a selfless act reflective of our relationship where we put each other before ourselves. We don’t brag or boast or judge one another, we just meet each other where we are. We stand on the 4 C’s: Christ, Compromise, Commitment, and Communication. We're both so grateful to you, our community, for your love and support. We can't wait to celebrate our special day with you soon! All our love, Kristina and Terrence <3