When Obed and I first met, I could never have known we would be where we are today. My first impression of him was that he was sweet and just an altogether gentle person, so when I found out he was a nurse, it all really came together building a rough idea of the kind of person that he was. Fast forward 2 years later, we had our first real date at a selfie museum. He told me a lot that he was into photography and I had been wanting to go to the museum for a while, so we met there and had the best time being goofy and taking pictures. Even though i was nervous and awkward, his presence still put me at ease. At the end of the date, I felt floaty, like how you feel when you lay back in the pool and just let the water hold you. I knew that he was very much so different than anyone else I had ever met because instead of that rush of overwhelming feelings that I felt like I had to push and pull for, these seemed to come so easy and be something that I could easily fall into.

If you were to ask Obed he would say, “I had actually had met Makayla once or twice a few years before we started to hangout as friends. While I don’t remember much about those interactions, I do remember thinking “she’s different and I like that.” Fast-forward to the end of the long Covid quarantine somewhere in 2022; out of the blue a mutual friend of ours was supposed to help Makayla and her family move but got sick and I was asked to help out at the last minute instead. I was definitely tired after working the entire night, but I could have never known that my spur decision to help out anyway would lead us down the road we are on. Covid restrictions were ending and we started to hang out more as a group with other friends, and somewhere in those interactions we got closer as friends and started talking on a regular.”

One of the first memories I have where I thought to myself, I could picture marrying Obed, was when we did our first family worship together. I’m sure there were many times before that, but this for me was big because he put so much emphasis on hearing my thoughts and even before praying asked me if there was anything I wanted him to mention in the prayer for me. I will honestly say that I don’t remember the first topic we did, what I do remember, though, is looking at him and being able to confidently see him as my spiritual head and being sure that I would be happy to have him lead me as my husband.

The proposal happened on Sunday, February 18th at The Barn at Levi Oaks. You guys he got me good!!! It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I cried so many happy tears that day. I could barely eat, and I could not stop looking down at my shaking hands seeing the beautiful ring he made just for me to ask me to be his wife. Everything was so perfect.

The idea of spending forever with Obed continues to have me in awe. He said it best “How do you even begin to put into words the experience of finding your person in a world full of distractions?” The reality of life together is fast approaching and I can’t wait for the day to finally be named his wife. I thank Jehovah for him every single day because I am fully convinced that Jehovah delicately placed him in my life at just the right time.

Were both so grateful to you for your love and support. We cant wait to celebrate the wedding with you soon!