Matthew and Nia first met on canarsie’s B42 bus. He had a clarinet in his hand and she had a smile on her face. They recognized each other from church and instantly became best friends. Daily jokes, conversations about God, weekly bible studies, their casual friendship grew into a strong bond they couldn’t explain. They were passionate about music and would exchange songs from time to time. One day, Matthew shared the song “God Gave Me You” by Dave Barnes. Not long after, they went on their first date. They had many hills and a couple of valleys, but in the end, love was all they felt when they saw each other. People say the best relationships begin as friendships. What better way to live your life than by doing it with your best friend?