We're Getting Married!

It would surprise many that we grew up in the same community. Neither of us paying either any attention, but if you should ask my dear fiancé he's going to say, I was the one who never looked his way, and I always had an attitude, but let's agree to disagree there. Its funny how being in such close proximity didn't bring us together, but it took great distance to build our union. It wasn't until I was in another country vacationing that he decided to send me a direct message on Facebook. I guess there is some truth to the saying, "absence makes the heart grow fonder." We got to know each other on a much deeper level however it turned out that we both wanted different things and as a result I stopped talking to him for a good year and couple months. One day out of the blues, I noticed I started to get notifications on instagram "Pierre Henry liked your photo" I instantly sent the screenshot to my best friend asking her, "what's happening here?!" that same week Mr. Henry showed up at my door step looking SUPER handsome and smelling soooo good! listen, that man didn't come to play! he knew exactly what he was doing and I had no idea I was about to be swept off my feet! We talked and laughed for the entire night not taking notice of the time or the fact that I stopped talking to him for good reasons. But, how I felt for him in that moment cancelled everything bad that happened between us in the past. We decided to give our relationship a serious and honest try and ooooh how I fell hard! I had no idea how much I had fallen in love with this man. I must admit, getting where we are right now, was not easy, at times I thought it was damn near IMPOSSIBLE! but I was head over heels for this man, and as such we always tried to figure it out and make things work for the better. If you had told me we'd be here today, making a website for our wedding day, I kid you not, I would have laughed at you until I started crying. But i'm forever thankful for the love and patience it took for us to get here and I pray God continues to strengthen our bond and allow us to keep making great memories together, while building a home and a family filled with love and laughter.

In not so many words loving Shannell has been single-handedly one of best decisions I’ve ever made. I would’ve never thought I would find a wife made so beautifully for me yet we lived so close to each other. We spent many years not being in each other’s radar to now saying “I Do” before God and our loved ones. But as they say “nothing before it’s time” and I’m a true believer in fate and Shannell was fated for me. Funny enough we never started talking in person despite our proximity. It happened from Facebook (millennials lol) when I messaged her profile. I would see her online and always admire her, liking a post here or there but never showing my hand but I knew she’s who I wanted. So knowing me, I took the plunge and messaged her directly and before you knew it we were chatting up a storm all while she was away in another country enjoying life. We spent hours talking and getting to know each other. You would think we were friends for years based on how we communicated. Never forced and always fun…things always felt “right”. Before you know it we had built such an attachment with each other and I knew in my heart a life without her would not be a life worth living. We’ve grown so much together and individually; moving from strength to strength and with each block laid we both felt the strength of our relationship grow. Her commitment to her own personal growth for herself and for us helps keep me motivated to be the best man I can be for her. To be her provider and her protector; To honour her love and commitment to us and shower her with appreciation for who she is because I know in my heart I chose the right woman for me and I have been blessed ever since. I don’t know what the future holds but I pray they are filled with love and happiness as we start our life as a family.