We met unexpectedly, when I was in urgent need of a date for my fifteenth birthday party, after my date canceled last minute. After looking at all the guys in church my pastor, mom, and soon to be mother-in-law chose Rafa since he was the only guy taller than me. He had no idea what was going on. However, once we began to choreograph the dance for my party, we slowly began to talk and bond.

After two years of dating, Rafa had a special dinner for me. He wouldn't tell me where we were going he just said, "Get ready, I'll pick you up at seven." I tried to figure out where we were going by counting all the turns, yet I was unsuccessful. As we got to the place I tried to convince him that I knew where we were, but in reality I was clueless. He slowly got me out of the car, and revealed the big surprise. At first I had no idea what was happening but he continued to say "Look, look, look!" Clueless me kept looking around, until I saw the sign saying, "Marry me?" and I saw him down on a knee. I began to cry and said, "YES!" We're so excited for this new chapter in our lives and can't wait to share it with you See you in October!