For Sedrick, it involved coming out of a season of trials with renewed dedication to Christ. For LaMaria, it meant adjusting to a new life in Texas. Both were on distinct journeys, following Christ with love & obedience. After February 2019, that all changed! Sedrick & his friend, Alex, were in the midst of planning their second trip to Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, pastored by Mike Todd. Sedrick invited his friends; &, Alex, hers. Having met LaMaria recently at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship’s new member orientation, Alex decided to extend an invitation to her. Through the grace of God she said yes, but not without some obstacles! Few days leading up to the trip, Sedrick was piecing together the final details. Unbeknownst to him, his future wife was pondering not even attending the event at all; filled with thoughts running rapidly through her mind like the chaos of the sinking Titanic. While ending her late night, & having not even packed, she was thinking: ‘Should I go or stay?’; ‘I barely know these people!’; &, ‘God, what do you say?’ It was 6:00 a.m. &, through the providence of God, LaMaria woke up, packed, & was the road to Tulsa, Ok. Then, the two individual paths drew closer. Both Sedrick & LaMaria drove separately & met at their housing in Tulsa, where the two paths finally connected. As both greeted each other, their initial thoughts were: ‘That was a strong grip’ & ‘I like her Bye-Felicia Braids.’ The weekend progressed & Sedrick subtly started to notice LaMaria. Ironically, while attending church service & listening to Pastor Mike Todd, his message was about family ties. They all left service with renewed spirits. Nearing the trip's end, & having observed LaMaria over the weekend, Sedrick's heart was solely focused on her. After a final fellowship gathering & dinner, the attendees went their separate ways. Little did Sedrick & LaMaria know, however, that this ending was the beginning of their forever!