Jeff and I met through his Mom. She also is a horse lover, and kept mentioning that I should be, "dating her son". At the time I laughed because it wasn't in the cards. Time passed, Jeff was out visiting a friend near my hometown. I had plans to meet Caity and her now husband Alex for dinner. I told him I would be out, wasn't too sure if I was up to meeting Jeff out, but I would let him know. Jeff took a leap of faith and met me despite my poor directions and lack of effort. Caity called it, she said, "I can see you dating him". I said no. Flat out. I was leaving for an assignment in Hawaii and it was so long to everyone. Jeff and I kept in touch. Our friendship slowly formed and he came to visit in Hawaii. What was suppose to be a week visit turned into nearly a month. Jeff explored Hawaii with me, almost died hiking, and still doesn't know how to swim. We have transitioned that into him being a good sport with my love of horses, dogs, all animals, camping, etc. he is the absolute best man I have met. His patience cannot be replicated. He is the most giving person, and gives his all to everyone. I am beyond blessed.