We met during our sophomore year of high school. At the time, he was just another face in the hallways—someone I didn’t really know, but somehow our paths crossed in just the right way. Our first date was at a high school football game, a simple night that turned into the beginning of everything. I made the first move and kissed him that night—something totally out of character for me—but something about him felt safe, familiar, and just right. From that moment on, we’ve been inseparable. It’s been six years of growing up together, weathering storms side by side, and learning what love truly means. He’s been my rock through it all from moving away from home and taking in my niece and nephew. There were days when it felt like too much, but he never wavered. His strength, his steadiness, and his love carried me through when I didn’t think I could keep going. We’ve faced more challenges than most couples our age, but through everyone, we’ve held on to each other. And now, raising our daughter together has been the greatest gift of all. Watching him be a father, a partner, and a protector has deepened my love for him in ways I never expected. Through all the chaos and joy, one thing has always been certain—there’s no one else I’d ever want by my side. Ours is not just a love story; it’s a story of endurance, of choosing each other every single day, and of building a life filled with meaning, one beautiful moment at a time.