Sometimes love doesn’t arrive loudly. Sometimes it arrives gently, honestly, and right on time. When Raven and I met, there were no grand expectations, no rushing, no pretending. Just two people who chose to be real, open, and intentional from the very beginning. What started as a simple connection quickly became something deeper, something steady, something safe. From our very first date, a brunch that felt easy and familiar, we knew there was something special about the way we communicated. We talked, really talked. About life, about growth, about past chapters, and about who we were becoming. We gave each other space to be honest, to be vulnerable, and to show up as our full selves. Over the weeks that followed, love grew quietly but consistently. We learned each other’s rhythms, supported one another through busy days and quiet moments, and chose patience every step of the way. There was no pressure, just intention. No games, just care. We were gentle with each other, respectful of where we had been, and hopeful about where we were going. In a season of life where peace mattered most, we found it in one another. Laughter came easily. Conversations felt meaningful. Love felt safe. And day by day, what we were building felt more and more like home. Months later, we stand confident in what we’ve found, grateful for the journey that brought us together, and excited for the life we are choosing to build side by side. This love wasn’t rushed, it was grown. It wasn’t forced, it was chosen. And it continues to be nurtured with honesty, faith, and intention. This is our beginning, rooted in patience, guided by love, and filled with gratitude for every step that led us here. And now, we choose forever.