Who knew that an invitation to celebrate a friend’s birthday would lead me meeting my Boaz, a thoughtful and handsome man who decided to walk me to my car. That walk led to many date nights, introductions to family and friends, traveling, and dancing to the beat of our own drum.

What’s interesting about both of us is the fact that each of our families felt like we had met our match. Patrick would often say, "I’m a different kind of man" and I would respond, "I’m a different kind of woman". We knew it would take patience, respect, support, trust, and faith, all the attributes of a lasting and loving relationship.

In addition, we also have a mutual love for dancing which we discovered on our first date as well as respect for each other's individual hobbies.

Here we are, eight years later and with God’s word and guidance in our lives, we are committing to our forever spiritual bond and agreeing to be as one. We believe that life is better when shared.

We are truly blessed to have found each other and blessed to have each of you in our lives. May God’s grace and mercy continue to bless you.

This is our journey and this is our story. Never say never!!!

Love,

Shata and Patrick

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