OUR story began in 2007 even though WE didn't know there would be an US story to tell. Benny and I were attending the same church and took part in the singles ministry. Shannon's Version - Benny was too intimidated to talk to me back then. Benny's Version - Shannon seemed to be unapproachable. The Truth - God was just getting US ready for 2017. Fast forward to October - December 2017, and that's where WE began. After not seeing each other for 10 years, WE seem to keep running into each other for the last three months of 2017 - Kappa's white party, a mutual friend's birthday party and the Citrus Club's annual Christmas party. After talking, celebrating and hanging out for several hours on December 2, 2017, WE exchanged numbers and kept in touch. During the Christmas holiday, while Benny was in North Carolina visiting family, WE talked every day, which was pretty crazy since WE both dislike talking on the phone, especially for extended periods of time. Finally, Benny asked if I would like to go out for a drink or dinner when he got back. I came back with a direct question and asked, "is this a date or are WE just hanging out as friends?" The feelings had to be put in check immediately. There was no time for second-guessing and playing games. Once he confirmed it was a date, I accepted, and WE had OUR first official date and (friendly) kiss on December 29, 2017. You may have noticed there are specific words in all Caps - US, WE, OUR. Once I realized I wasn't going anywhere and Benny was the one, I would always tell him "US, WE, OUR, babe", to get his mind and spirit moving in line with what I knew was meant to be. He took a little longer than I did to know that WE are... US, WE, OUR