Two Dear Friends encouraged us to meet, as they thought we would make a dynamic couple! Per our mutual shyness as well as the safety restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we got to know one another via hours' long conversations about God, our respective Families, our childhoods and our dreams; weekly 3 - 5 mile socially distanced walks at Manhattan Beach, and (eventually) picnic lunches at Bruce's Beach. During our second date and while on the Manhattan Beach Pier, "I love you's" were exchanged" and a commitment to monogamy made. We knew this was divine order (even then) and moved accordingly. In-person familial introductions were made next and the blessings of our loved ones sought. The wedding proposal and its acceptance came shortly thereafter.