On what seemed like an ordinary day, I received a WhatsApp message from a number I didn’t recognize. My first thought was, “Who is this random person texting me?” But then I noticed we were both co-members of two church groups. My curiosity was kindled, but I decided to hold back and see if Peter would message me again. Days passed without a word, and finally, I figured it was time to reply. I kept it light and polite, not really knowing what to expect. To my surprise, he responded almost immediately, and before I knew it, we were chatting well into the night. The next day, he reached out again, asking how my day was and genuinely wanting to hear all about it. I remember thinking, “Who is this man, whom I’ve barely known for two minutes, yet is so invested in my day?” A few days later, we had a Catalyst meeting, one of the church groups we both belonged to, and to my surprise, when the moderator called out Peter’s name to answer a question, I realized he was sitting right behind me! As he spoke, I thought, “Could this really be the same Peter?” His answers were filled with such wisdom that his voice became the only one I heard from that moment on. After the meeting, as I was about to leave, Peter stopped me and asked if I had plans that night. I wasn’t planning to go out and tried to politely decline, but he wasn’t taking no for an answer! He even insisted I choose the movie theater that was most convenient for me. At the theater, he was such a gentleman, insisting I order something to eat before the movie started. After the movie, we spent the evening getting to know each other better. The conversation flowed so naturally; it felt effortless. Each day, I found myself looking forward to our chats more and more. There was a moment when I thought, “Hmm... do I really want a male friend right now?” But the more I tried to pull away, the closer we grew, and it became clear to me that God had a much bigger plan for us. When Peter finally made his intentions clear, I wasn’t quite ready for this new chapter in our lives. I shared my feelings with a few close friends, and with God’s guidance, I realized that Peter was truly the man God had prepared for me, I am the rib that God took from him (Genesis 2:22). I see His hand in every part of our journey so far, and I am so grateful for it. I love you, my Gentle Peter.

I reached out to Morayo on a fateful day, and true to her thoughtful nature, she took her time to respond. When she finally did, it was with a simple yet warm ‘Hello, I’m well, Good Morning.’ That was more than enough for me. From that very first conversation, I felt something special. You know that feeling when you just know? But to be sure, I kept my assumptions in check until our first date. When we finally met in person, everything clicked, and I realized she was the one. All my questions were answered, and I felt a deep confirmation in my heart. With that certainty, I mustered the courage to ask her out. I hoped for a quick ‘yes,’ but I wasn’t surprised when she said she needed time to think about it. I was actually impressed that she was willing to give it serious thought; it felt like a good start. Even though she initially turned me down, I held onto that feeling of certainty. I knew I just needed to be patient for her to catch up with the revelation I felt. Looking back, I can’t help but laugh—my sister's name is Patience, so I’ve had a lifetime of practice in that department! Morayo has such a beautiful heart—she’s endearing, kind, thoughtful, generous, and yes, absolutely gorgeous. Being patient with her wasn’t hard at all; it gave me the chance to truly get to know her, not just as a romantic partner but as a wonderful friend. Eventually, she said yes, and the rest is history. I genuinely believe God must have had me in mind when He created her. There’s no other explanation for how much she means to me. I can’t imagine my life without her. I love you, Mo, in any and every perspective, in every way imaginable. You are truly my forever and a day more!

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