We're Getting Married!

Alex was stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama as a military instructor, and Christina was currently working as a Nurse Practitioner in a small oncology medical clinic in Kissimmee, Florida. Both were steadfast and dedicated within their careers and needless to say, they both had little to no interest (or time) when it came to entertaining any sort of budding romance (especially in today's challenging world of dating!) But lo and behold, in June of 2019, two self-proclaimed matchmakers suddenly came into the picture...an older gentleman that had been a patient of Christina's for quite some time receiving care in her clinic; and accompanying him, his daughter-in-law, Deanna, who was visiting for the week from Alabama (a previous co-worker to Alex). It was at this point in time that the matchmakers concocted a plan for both Christina and Alex to meet (because of course, they couldn't believe that these two known professionals were actually STILL single!). But despite much skepticism and uncertainty about meeting a complete stranger from 495 miles away, Deanna and her father-in-law continued to work their magic over several days during their clinic visits with shared stories to Christina, multiple text messages to Alex and pictures exchanged between the two. Oh! and not to mention a hint (okay, maybe ALOT) of much-needed encouragement. With that being said, Alex and Christina decided to take a chance on love. It was on June 14 that the first text messages were exchanged. On June 16 that the first phone call took place. And only 22 days later when Alex drove all the way to Orlando to meet Christina in person for the very first time. And so this is when their love story began...

It was the weekend before Christina's 32nd birthday and Alex was planning to spend the entire week with her in Orlando. On that Friday, Christina was anticipating Alex's arrival shortly after she got home from work; but instead, he surprised her by traveling to the house much earlier than expected. When she walked in, the dining room was covered with flowers, chocolates, balloons and adorable stuffed animals (all of her favorite things!) At first, Christina thought this was just in celebration of her birthday, (an early) Valentine's Day and their 7th "monthiversary". BUT, to her surprise... Alex also got down on one knee and asked if he could change her Ms. to Mrs...and of course, Christina said YES! It was by far the best day (and week) of her life.