Welcome To Our Official Ceremony!

If you haven't had the pleasure of hearing our story, good news! You can view the beginning of our forever. Tommy and I had met each other on deployment, being stationed in Africa. We met through a mutual friend of ours, and little to my awareness, I'd end up falling for him months later. We started as great friends, and from there, things began to expand. Funny enough, during our second or third hangout, I had actually said how he had this "mysterious aura," but it was enjoyable. Our mutual friend proclaimed that I must have liked him. I grew so embarrassed! I couldn't like this guy after meeting like three times. I think people see things that you usually don't, because, like a spark against hot coals, something shifted. It was in Bliss, New Mexico, where he'd confess to me. Only a week or so left before he would return to Oklahoma and me the northern state of Pennsylvania. I was so nervous to do any form of long distance again, let alone love again! I had such a knack for bad luck. However, with his liquid courage (black coffee) and maybe some convincing the next few days forward, we began to talk more and explore the idea of what exactly a relationship would look like. I found that under my nose this entire time was a man that I had been praying for this whole time. Thing was, he wasn't a fairytale prince or some knight in shining armor. He was real. And he was standing in front of me, offering a commitment to love me. Early in December 3rd, 2024, we began to start dating. He visited me in PA. We booked an Airbnb together, and ever since then, it's been an incredible journey. If I had to offer any advice or let anyone know what I wish I had known years ago is that love can't be forced. God knows when you will be in the right place for that equally yoked partner. Love is showing up for one another in all facets. It's not good morning texts, it's not Life360 sharing, or who remembered to buy lemons, not oranges, etc. Love is a choice. It's showing up loving that person every single day because you love them. Taking care of them in their time of need, supporting them through their worst, helping them achieve their best, and overall, showing loyalty to each other. Love is not selfish, but selfless.