I met Rio almost two years ago. This was after I had completely given my desire to be married over to God. I remember saying multiple times in prayer and conversation with friends: "the next woman I meet will be my wife." I wasn't trying to date around. I needed one woman, however long it would take. Little did I know it wasn't long. I met the woman that I am engaged to after surrendering my desire to God. (And to be clear- He exceeded my expectations). The word says "If he cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown in the fire tomorrow, surely, he cares for You" - Matthew 6:30. So here is some encouragement: Put your trust in the Lord because he cares for you! He WILL provide for you. Surrender everything to the Lord and watch him exceed your expectations. I love you all :) - Ocie

During the time Ocie and I were getting to know one another, I had a very hard time finding the "red flags". There were so many moments in our interactions that I thought quietly to myself, that this was too good to be true; that I met someone who seemed just a little too compatible with me. Ocie is everything that I prayed for, so why did I feel a little hesitant to receive him? Why did I feel almost undeserving? Right before Ocie proposed to me, he read 1 Corinthians 13. As he read, I realized that God has been using him to display His love to me. Over these years, I’ve experienced Ocie’s patience and kindness, his humility and integrity. I've experienced his extension of grace and mercy to me; true forgiveness and tenderness. I’ve been on the receiving end of his sacrifice, service, protection, and perseverance. Through all of these experiences I know that Ocie has been gifted to me by God, Himself. I’m beyond delighted to take this journey with the person who was chosen for me. And I am so grateful that I met someone who can see me how God wants them to see me. It's a very special feeling to be loved so uniquely. Allow God to show His love to you through others, even when you feel like you don't deserve it. Receive the gift He gave so freely and also give freely the gift He so graciously gave to you. - Rio