His Perspective...

In late August 2020, when everyone was dealing with a chaotic world, I got a phone call from long-time friend Jeremy Black. Jeremy asked me if I am currently seeing anyone because his girlfriend, Renee, had a friend they would like to set up. I told him I did not and that I would be open to hearing about this girl. Jeremy began to describe Renee's friend, Amanda, to me over the phone including her traits, likes, and of course sent a picture... I was instantly interested and let my enthusiasm known over the phone. Little did I know at the time that I was actually on speaker-phone on his end and listening in was Renee and Amanda (embarrassed moment).

Anyway, we set up a first date double date for August 30. We all met up at Jeremy and Renee's house in Greeley and went out on the town enjoying tacos and adult beverages, and of course, good company.

I want to say I was playing it cool, knowing that I was very into Amanda, but that would be a lie. I made it pretty obvious. Luckily for me, Amanda gave me her phone number and we called it a night.

Her Perspective…

In July of 2020 I had decided to leave the craziness of Denver and move to Greeley, CO. I spent the next month hanging out with Renee and Jeremy Black. As much as I had no problems being a third wheel, it was nice when Jeremy had a friend in mind for me. He told me about Anthony and how he believed our morals and views would align…man was he right! When Jeremy called Anthony, Renee and I didn’t realize (at least I didn’t) that he was going to leave it on speaker, and I’m glad he did. I got to hear Anthony’s genuine opinion on factors that were important to me. I “walked into the room” at some point to end the ease dropping. Once all four of us were on the phone together, we set up a double date for August 30.

We met up at Jeremy’s and Renee’s where I rode with Anthony to the restaurant, giving us an opportunity to laugh about how we were just set up. He was so serious when he had walked through the front door, and I was really happy that he seemed more relaxed when it was just us.

I felt very comfortable with him. I never felt like he was judging me and he seemed happy and relaxed the entire evening. When we were wrapping up the evening I naturally gave him my number. I don’t remember the exact words that he used, but it was something to the effect of “I guess that did go well.”

Our Journey...

We chatted constantly and quickly set up our own first date. We went on a hike together up Rabbit Mountain near Longmont. We enjoyed some good conversation, spectacular views, and we shared our first kiss.

From then on, we spent all of our free time together. Allowing us to get to really know each other. We went on our first trip to Grand Lake. There, we made the decision that we would officially start this life journey together and see where it would lead.

On Oct 24 2020, we made a crazy decision to move in together. Who knew at the time that it was one of the best decisions we made.....so far

The Proposal

Back to His Perspective...

On Aug 16 2021, After several more months of fun times and good company, the day came along when I knew that this lady was the lady I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. We went on a trip to Frisco. We spent an afternoon on Lake Dillon. That's where I popped the question. I gave her an Amethyst Sterling ring (her favorite), because her actual engagement ring was still being custom made by the family jeweler. Needless to say that she was just as stunned when I gave her each ring.

...and Her Response...

I said, “Yes!”

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