Our journey began years ago, back in 2013 on the football fields of the Riviera Beach Wells Recreational Center. At the time, we were just acquaintances — Chris was a dedicated coach, and I was a committed Team Mom. Life had us crossing paths but never quite linking hearts… not yet. Fast forward to 2019, when all the coaches and team moms went out to celebrate the end of the football season. That night, Chris promised me a dinner — a dinner I still have no memory of, but apparently, he hasn’t forgotten. Somewhere between those years, Yeshua gently placed me on his heart a few times, but he wasn’t quite ready to listen. Then came April 21, 2023. Chris invited me to a Family and Friends Day at his church. I told him I’d see if I could make it — not knowing that this small moment would spark something so big. From that day forward, we started texting back and forth. Chris, being the gentleman he is, would always ask, “Can I call you?” Eventually, I told him, “I think we’re well past texting to ask if you can call — just call me, and I’ll let you know if I can talk.” And just like that… everything changed. Since then, we’ve been inseparable — talking and texting every single day. What started as casual conversations became a deep connection, a bond built on friendship, faith, and laughter. And here we are — still growing, still grateful, still together.