It all started when Jacob saw Melissa's open captioning article in the Salt Lake Tribune. He read the article and saw Melissa's picture and thought she was cute.

Fast forward a couple months to December. Jacob was looking for a New Year's Eve date. Melissa was looking for something more. They connected on Plenty of Fish or pof. Melissa thought he had a kind face. Jacob thought Melissa looked attractive and smart.

They met on New Year's Eve at Valley Fair Mall when Melissa got out of seeing Little Women at the Megaplex there. Jacob thought she took a long time getting out and thought she stood him up.

Melissa had to return the captioning device and was taking her time. She spotted Jacob but got nervous.

Jacob had flowers!! For a first date! It impressed Melissa.

They cruised the mall together and when Melissa was waiting for her ride, they kissed.

Their next date they went to the Leonardo. Melissa was having so much fun she didn't want it to end. The above picture is from when they went walking through the Gilgal Gardens. Melissa grabbed Jacob and kissed him behind a statue.

Their courtship didn't end there. After four and a half years, they have been on hundreds of dates. Traveled to New England (up the coast from Virginia), SoCal, Northern California, Idaho, Colorado, Las Vegas, and all over Utah.

Things aren't always roses, but Jacob said Melissa find a way to make things happen and work things out. Together, their love brings them through the chaos of life.

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