My life was forever changed in the spring of 2022. That week, when I was about to meet Moisés, my parents were preparing to travel to Argentina. My mom always spoke fondly of Karla and her family, they had been close friends for years. I remember how they used to go out to lunch together, share long conversations, and pray. I always admired the depth of their friendship, but surprisingly, we had never gathered with them before.


That week, my mom couldnt stop mentioning the Perdomos, and something inside me told me that something important was about to happen. The day came, and although I tried to distract myself by going out, I couldnt shake the nervousness. I saw on the doorbell camera that someone had arrived. It was Moisés, wearing a black-and-white floral shirt and holding a dish in his hands. I told my sister Becky, who had come with me, “They’ve arrived.”


We returned home, and as I parked my 124 Spider convertible in front of the entrance, I felt my heart race, as if anticipating something big. I entered and, finding everyone’s eyes on me, calmly put my keys down. Like the well-mannered girl I was raised to be, I began greeting the guests. The first was Moisés. He extended his hand and greeted me with a warm, gentle smile. I remember walking toward the kitchen, feeling Moiséss gaze fixed on me as I approached Karla to greet her with a hug, as always. It was at that moment that I realized: yep, he likes me. After that, we headed to the porch to enjoy the spring evening. Karla made her usual punch, my mom made empanadas, and as everyone sat down, I noticed the only empty chair was next to Moisés.


Throughout the night, our conversation flowed effortlessly. Something natural and sincere began to form between us, and I felt a special connection. That night, I went to bed with the certainty that something had begun between him and me. I felt a security, a conviction as strong as I had never felt before, as if I knew without a doubt that we would end up together.


Before leaving to Argentina, my dad had warned me that guys like Moisés are serious, that they don’t waste time and know exactly what they want. Those words echoed in my head as I got to know him, and although I didn’t quite understand at first, I soon realized what he meant. Moisés had that calmness, that certainty in his eyes, as if he wasn’t looking for something, but finding it. One day, Moisés invited me for a drink and, with complete sincerity, confessed that he wanted something serious, that he felt something special and wanted to keep getting to know me. We were both noticeably nervous, but it was a turning point, and of course, I said yes. That day, I realized my dad was right.


From then on, everything felt like a natural flow. We had magical nights, dancing under the moon, sharing many laughs, and whispering songs to each other. Every day and lesson together was building something beautiful.


That dinner at home was on April 2, 2022, and two years later, on April 2, 2024, we got engaged. We will marry in the spring of 2025 and go on our honeymoon to the Land of Eternal Spring, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. Everything falls in spring, a season that symbolizes new beginnings.
Can you really tell me that God’s plans aren’t bigger and more perfect than ours?


Though only two years have passed, I feel that what we have is growing with a quiet strength. I know God had aligned everything for our paths to cross. And even though we are still just beginning, I know that what we have is beautiful and unique, and we are living each stage in Christ, trusting that He is guiding our way.

I remember the day I met Nancy, I was already at her parent’s house sitting on the couch when she walked in the front door. I thought she was absolutely beautiful. I was instantly attracted to her and I just had to get to know her. I found opportunities throughout the night and took my shots to try and speak to her and spark up conversation. I got up quickly to introduce myself, I was right behind her to grab food and drinks, and I chose a spot on the table where she could sit next to me. Now if you know me you know that it is very much out of my character, yet I felt a huge pull to get to know this girl and what she’s all about! From the beginning conversation flowed seamlessly— it’s like I knew Nancy all along.

Soon after we began hanging out and my heart quickly felt that there is something pure, deep, and intentional brewing inside of each of us. Soon enough I let my feelings known and my intentions clear. I wanted to continue to pursue Nancy and take things to the next level and work towards a future together, build a family, a life, and a beautiful relationship.

In our short time together we have shared many memories both beautiful and challenging. Let me share a few moments with you that I love to go back to and remember dearly:

- May 10, 2022: Our first official date in downtown Dallas. We were both very clearly nervous and I remember that being nice to see because it meant Nancy also wanted to make things work.

- One night, we drove 2 hours north to see the stars. On the way there we got caught in a heavy, heavy storm. We arrived, but the clouds were blocking the stars, we decided to dance in the rain. Our first of many dances in the rain.

- Frisco Fair: Nancy defeated her fear of rollercoasters and hopped on one with me, and continued to defeat her fear all that night until we both became too dizzy to hop on another ride.

- Our long and endless goodbyes. I will surely miss this. We hang by the curve or on the side of our cars, not wanting to let go. Talking, laughing, hugging, singing, and saying goodbye countless times. We still do this.

- December 18, 2022: Argentina winning the World Cup. Something Nancy and her family were anxiously awaiting. Something so meaningful and they opened up their home to me to share that moment of pure joy and celebration with them!

- Christmas 2022: I wanted to get Nancy a promise ring, but she did not like them. So I decided I would get her an I love you ring. This day was the first time I told Nancy I loved her. In my heart I knew already that I wanted to marry this girl. Now it was just about the timing.

- September 9, 2023: This day Nancy and I got baptized together. Although raised in church going households, it wasn’t until we met each other is when we truly began to seek Jesus more fervently and began to see the hand of God in our relationship take place. Christ has, is, and will be the center pillar of our lives and that has been undoubtedly THE BIGGEST BLESSING. We walk towards the future together knowing that with Christ in us, we are complete, and in Gods hands we place our lives.

- Fall 2023: We went on a trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. By this time I had found the ring I wanted to propose to Nancy with. I just needed the OK from Becky to see if Nancy would love it. This trip I was filled with so many emotions that I kept inside of me, I needed to keep things under cover for a little bit longer.

- April 2, 2024: Proposal day. One year prior it was a perfect night and everything went smoothly. Fast forward to 2024 and it was a cold and cloudy day. I had planned to spend the day with her and end it at a lake picnic where I would pop the question. This day was filled with last minute changes, rain and heavy winds, and Nancy getting sick from something we ate. I kept my cool as much as possible and decided to stick to the plan regardless of blocks along the way. As we pulled up to our picnic spot all of a sudden the rain stopped, the wind stopped and the sun came beaming out and lit the scene. It was absolutely beautiful. There and then I asked the love of my life if she will marry me.

We love to look back at how our journey has been and we always are amazed at how God works in our lives. We often say a few months later or a few months prior and we wouldn’t have ever met or been in a stage that would have produced fruit. Gods timing is always perfect, and in his time we will trust.