Our story is one full of family, friends, animals, and love.

I will never forget my first time seeing Tyler. You know those fictional mushy gushy movies where they stop and look mesmerized the first time they see someone as if they had just been shot by cupid's arrow and we all know they're going to be together by the end of the movie? Yep, well - that was how I felt when I first glanced at Tyler, except without the knowledge that we would be together.

I was with my friends - he was with his - in a room so crowded you would bump into someone by taking a step in any direction.

Call it fate, call it coincidence that we would be out the same night neither of us planned on being - in a place we normally would not go, introduced by the only recognizable face throughout the room. Despite all of the "coincidences" that led up to us meeting - this was the unexpected beginning of our story.

After meeting - we became friends and instantly connected. Forming a bond quickly based upon our common interests, our shared sense of humor & sarcasm, and the alignment of our morals, values, and how similarly we think. I remember thinking to myself "how is this possible?" - Everything I had ever imagined and wanted in a person but thought was unrealistic (from watching too many romantic movies, thanks mom) was standing right in front of me.

Every chance we had to spend time together, we grew closer - sharing about our families, our memories, our interests, our dreams and goals.

Getting to know Tyler's interests and what he loves to do now and the interests and hobbies he loved while growing up - I truly believe that in any stage of our lives, if we would have met, we would have been best friends. From catching insects, to our love for critters, to our shared love for family, friends, sports, and having fun. However, had to live our separate lives & wait for the right time to be introduced.

Over time, Tyler became my absolute best friend and soulmate. From the day we met, we have done nothing but grow closer together. With every decision we make, every story we tell, every moment we share, every discussion we have, I think over and over that there is no way I could possibly love this man more - and over and over - I have been proven wrong with no thought on how it could be possible. Tyler is the most patient, hardworking, funny, kind hearted man I have ever met. I have an adoration and love for him that overwhelms me inside. I truly could not have asked for a better life partner, a more amazing man or best friend. Every day I am beyond thankful for him and that somehow, someway, he was placed into my life. I will forever be grateful for the day we met - the day our journey began <3

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