Our first introduction was at a local Publix here in Montgomery, Alabama. He was courteous, but showed no interest in anything other than the IAMS dog food in my hands and getting back home to catch a football game. As he turned to walked away, I said to myself, that is a fine man! Eight months later, on June 4, 2020, three months into the pandemic, I was in Publix picking up a few items and guess who notices me (with mask on), but I don't see him, you guessed it, Mr. Watkin Relf. A week later we were making plans for a COVID friendly date at the Riverwalk in downtown Montgomery. We walked and talked for over an hour, initially not bothered by the heat. But it's Alabama, so you know the heat was definitely a factor. Instead of ending our outdoor date, we decided on one of the outdoor venues downtown near the Alley Station and continued our conversation. Fast forward to September 4, 2021-- We were celebrating his birthday. What I thought was an opportunity for our families to get to know each other better, was actually a planned proposal. Mr. Relf, got down on one knee and told our family and friends that I was his gift and asked me to be his wife! I'm rarely speechless, but he had me speechless! So here we are, moving forward together on our forever journey!