Forever Starts Here

We met on a Christian app — both of us brand new, both of us not expecting much. Then we matched instantly. From that moment, we talked for hours, sharing stories, laughing, and realizing just how different we were. But even as opposites, something felt undeniably right. In the back of our minds, we both sensed there was something special happening, something bigger than coincidence. When we finally met in person, the connection was instant. We couldn’t stop looking at each other, and we didn’t want to. Introvert meets extrovert. Calm meets vibrant. Opposites that fit together naturally. From the start, it felt like God had His hand in our story, guiding two people from different worlds straight to each other. And now, we’re ready to begin forever.

In January 2024, I entered the year with a deep sense of hope and anticipation. I felt ready for whatever was next — especially love. That sense of readiness was echoed in conversations with friends and family having dreams that I will soon meet my husband. It was my word for the year: ready! I spent much of that year pouring into life — working, traveling, going on mission trips, and making memories with the people I love most — all while holding space for something new to find me 👀. After returning from a trip, my friend Angele called to tell me about a date she had gone on with someone she met through a dating app, Holy. Inspired, I decided to give it a try — but ONLY for one week. That Wednesday, we matched! I later found out it was his birthday, so I like to joke that I was the best gift he’s ever received. Anyways, beyond him being incredibly handsome, I was convinced he was West Indian like me, which immediately sparked my curiosity. That curiosity turned into a six-hour phone conversation — our very FIRST — and quickly became daily calls that lasted for hours at a time. Those conversations showed us how different we were, yet how undeniable our connection was. A transparent yapper met a thoughtful listener. We asked big questions, shared our beliefs, and discovered that while we didn’t always match on paper, our values in our hearts did. After nearly two months of long-distance phone calls — separated by 3.5 hours distance and busy schedules — we finally met in person. The next day, we made it official 👩‍❤️‍👨 ! Every day since, I’m amazed by how deeply he loves me, how committed he is to understanding, how kind and selfless he is, and how intentional he is about building a life together. I jokingly describe our love story as a Love Is Blind or a Catfish tale — because while he is almost nothing like what I once imagined my husband would be, he is far better than I could ever imagine. I somehow fell into loving one of the most incredibly kind men I’ve ever met — one I never thought I deserved, but am endlessly grateful to walk through life with. My man my man my man.