Many of you may not know but, Abigail and I have actually know each other since 2012, when the military first had us cross paths. September of 2021 is when a friendship began between Abigail and I. At first I was unsure of it because we had crossed paths many times however, we had never spoke to one another. We immediately connected. Throughout October we got to know each other more as the conversations came so easy. This is when I realized I may like her a little more than a friend… In November Abigail invited me to an annual Veterans Day celebration with her and a few friends. This was the first time we hung out and I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. I was immediately drawn to her even more when she walked outside to walk me in from my car. Abigail seemed to be acting a little shy, which I didn’t expect from the personality I got to know. We ended up hanging out that whole weekend and I knew I wanted her in my life. We continued to spend time together and I started to notice how attentive Abigail was to me. She was always making sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed. And she continues to do that til this day. For the first time, I felt like I didn’t have to work so hard to keep what we had between us. Like I didn’t have to worry about what we could be together. The relationship we had filled me with happiness but also scared the hell out of me, because I had never felt this way before. April 2022 Abigail told me she loved me for the first time. I had never felt so sure about those words coming from her. I had already been feeling this love for her but didn’t want to move so fast. I wanted this to happen when it was meant to be. I was going through some changes in my life when I first met Abigail and she respected and understood that. We have a conversation often about why we didn’t find each other sooner and we have come to the conclusion that neither of us was ready for each way back then. But we were always on the way to each other. Abigail has always made my heart feel safe, happy and has taken care of me. I’m excited for this next chapter in our lives. I love you Abigail Licea!

Where do I begin… I’ll begin by telling my side of the November 2021 proposal. That’s RIGHT, 2021! I know, I know, we had our official proposal in 2023 but there’s a side story not many of you may or may not know. Jenae and I met back in 2012. We did not cross paths again until destiny/military (same thing) brought us back together in the same unit. There we reconnected and became friends. I obviously wanted to be more than that but timing wasn’t on our side. On November 10, 2021 Jenae and I hung out for the first time. We were celebrating Veterans day of course and as the night went one and a little bit of liquid courage, I asked Jenae if she would marry me. She laughed and said, “ask me in the morning”. Mind you, this was the first time we had ever gone out together. The morning came, and I asked her again “Will you marry me?”. Once again she laughed and said “I didn’t think you would remember, but let’s go!”. Fast forward to November 10, 2023 on the anniversary of that night. I officially asked her to marry me. How does the story go, and the rest is history or something like that right? Anywho.. Jenae, I can’t wait to continue doing life with you! I’ll see you at the altar. -Abigail