I met Maria on a Wednesday night, after our congregation meeting, where I introduced myself. We would see each other at small gatherings held by mutual friends where we enjoyed good conversations. Our friends began to chat of a chemistry they could see with us amongst themselves. Over the next few months Maria and I became good friends. In the fall of 2018, I mustered up the courage of “asking her out” without asking her out (watch the proposal). Although rather slow for some, we took time to grow in love and understanding. I surprised the love of my life in August 2020 by “officially” asking her out….then I proposed promising to love her for all eternity! Needless to say, SHE SAID YES!