We're getting married!

We grew up in the same neighborhood, two streets apart. We knew each other, "hung out" and always had fun together, but never officially dated. Jim was a year ahead of me in school and was always very polite, but also treated me like his little sister. Little did he know I had a huge crush on him! I graduated from high school and moved to Lakeland to go to college. We must have stayed in contact because four years later, he came to my college graduation! But again, we didn't pursue any relationship. I moved to Orlando to follow my career and Jim stayed in Palm Beach County and began working at the Breakers. Our lives took separate paths and we didn't see each other again until........

After a horrible 2020 for us (and literally everyone), Matthew, Marc and I had decided to charter a boat to go Mahi fishing to celebrate a healthy 2021. Matthew immediately started researching charters and found two out of Jupiter that had good ratings. I told him I had a friend in Jupiter who was an avid fisherman and I would message him to ask about the boats and his suggestion. Jim and I had been FaceBook friends for years, but exchanged only pleasantries on birthdays and holidays. I knew from his photos that, if anyone could, he would know a reputable boat and captain. Little did I know...... A quick FB Messenger text to ask for his opinion would lead to an hour long phone conversation. We talked about everything from family to work and kids. Our conversation was easy...like two old friends catching up...and by the end of the call, we had decided it would be fun to get together and reconnect in person. Not only did I have an ear to ear grin on my face, I had an invitation to Jupiter for the weekend of May 1! It was only the beginning......

Since our reconnection, it has been an amazing journey....one filled with easy conversation, lots of laughter and a comfort in knowing that the person across the table is, in so many ways, just like me and, yet also, so very different. We are in tune and in touch with many things, yet realize and respect the differences. Our philosophy of Constant Reassurance helps us both navigate the unknown areas we have yet to explore. I can't imagine it with anyone else.