5.20.2025

Our story began in one of the most unexpected places—working together on a labor and delivery unit. While we were both focused on the task at hand, helping bring new life into the world, something else began to grow between us. We spent long hours talking, working side by side, and sharing pieces of our lives. Every shift seemed to bring us closer, and before we knew it, our friendship had become a constant source of joy and comfort. Sherry, always in tune with her heart, knew early on that our connection was sparking something deeper than friendship. She saw what was happening between us, even before I did. Then on July 4th, 2020, Sherry told me how she felt. At that moment, everything clicked into place. I could no longer deny what my heart had been telling me all along—that this connection we shared was special, and it was love. What began as a friendship on those long night shifts blossomed into an undeniable love. Our bond grew stronger with each conversation, each shared story, and every drive around Knoxville. We found not just companionship but a deep, lasting love that continues to grow We found something extraordinary in each other—we found home. We've had many adventures as travel nurses, and trips to Ireland, Scotland, Puerto Rico, and New England. We’ve endured the pain of losing loved ones and navigated the highs and lows of life, but we have always come back to that feeling of home with one another. Today, we stand together, deeply in love and more committed than ever. What began on those late-night shifts has blossomed into a love story we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.