Blake and I first met on June 23, 2023, on a Friday night out in Bentonville. Blake was out with his buddy, Clark, after a night at the Rodeo, and I was attending a friend’s moving-away party. Fate brought us both to Bentley’s (RIP), where we first crossed paths.

It truly felt like love at first sight—or at least as close as it gets. From that moment, we became instant best friends. We’ve been incredibly supportive, kind, patient, empathetic, and compassionate toward each other since day one. Blake is the definition of a gentleman; he’s so polite and thoughtful. Whether it’s filling my tires with air, bringing me flowers or wine, or tackling a task I haven’t had time for, he’s always on top of it, often without me even needing to ask. I’m so grateful to have him in my life—he’s a calming presence who keeps me grounded and offers me fresh perspectives.

We share so many passions and have grown to love even more things together. These days, you can find us enjoying pickleball, tennis, and golf. Blake, in particular, is thrilled with all the new sports gear that comes with our hobbies! And who would’ve thought I’d become a fan of bass fishing? Yet here I am, cheering on bass fishing tournaments on Saturday mornings. No matter where we are, we always have the best time together.

C&B