A Serendipitous Connection: Our Love Story

In 2018, scrolling through Facebook my fiancé stumbled across my profile. He saw my picture and thought I was hot, a compliment that would soon lead to a life-changing connection. We had mutual friends in common, so he reached out to my son-in-law, curious about who I was. He sent me a friend request. Typically, I don’t accept requests from people I dont know, but for some reason, I accepted his.

In 2019, I decided to move to Orange County. We started talking and dated for about a month before he prepared to go on the road for work. Our paths diverged, and I prepared for my move back to Las Vegas. We both knew the timing was off. One day, I was thinking about him, about us, and wondered if our paths would cross again. He said he always knew from the time he saw me that he was going to marry me. I thought he was crazy. One day as I was driving, the song Meant to Be came on the radio, and the lyrics that kept ringing in my head were, If its meant to be, it'll be, baby if its meant to be, just let it be. I wondered if this was a sign. Despite the distance, we stayed connected. We talked on the phone, exchanged texts, and whenever he visited Las Vegas, we’d go out for dinner or coffee. Similarly, when I went to Orange County, we spent time together there.

In 2021, our bond deepened, and we started dating again, this time long-distance. Every weekend, he made the journey to Las Vegas unless it was my turn to visit him. He had relocated to Palm Springs for a job, and our relationship grew stronger despite the miles between us.

By 2022, it was clear that we wanted to be together. I moved to Palm Springs to be with him, embracing our future with open arms. On July 4th, 2023, as fireworks lit up the sky, he proposed. It was a magical moment, made even more special because all my kids were there to witness it. Overwhelmed with joy, I said yes.

Now, we are eagerly anticipating our wedding day, set for May 25, 2025. Our journey has been a testament to patience, perseverance, and the beautiful serendipity of love.

L&M

Wedding Day

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Ceremony

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