On a crisp Friday evening in November 2020, fate was already at work in downtown Syracuse. Gabrielle arrived at the historic Hotel Syracuse for her very first date after finally giving in to online dating. As she stepped inside, she was greeted by a kind gentleman wearing a mask, a bow tie, and a button-up vest. Though she couldn’t quite see his full face, his warm voice, hazel eyes, and undeniable presence intrigued her. But he wasn’t the man she was there to meet. Less than 24 hours later, fate intervened again. Their paths crossed once more, yet Gabrielle, caught off guard by nerves, couldn’t find the words to speak to him. The next morning, in yet another twist of destiny, they matched on a dating app. Neither of them realized at first that they had already met—not once, but twice. But God knew. He had a plan all along. From that moment on, their journey unfolded in the most beautiful way. They built a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering support for one another. Together, they’ve created a home in Syracuse, embraced the joy of raising a beautiful family, and walking hand in hand through every adventure life has brought their way. Four years later, that same gentleman with the hazel eyes asked Gabrielle to be his forever. And in just a few short months, they will stand before their family and friends, sealing the love that was always meant to be. Some call it fate. We know it was always God’s perfect timing.