We went to the same high school, but Anthony was a grade above me. We had some classes together, but we weren't really friends, more like classmates/acquaintances. He was always the lead for class plays; I was always one of the supporting characters. He wasn't really on my radar. Little did I know that he would end up being a lead character in my life supporting me and I supporting him.

I clearly remember my sister asking me if I would date someone from high school and I definitely said no. If anything I would find someone in college to date. During the summer before I headed off to college, we started meeting more in group settings. Something about him really drew me in. He was funny and smiley, always brimming with confidence. We met up more during winter and spring breaks and we just clicked. He took me out for my birthday and asked me out the very next day. We eventually went to the same college so technically I did date someone from college; he just also happened to be from my high school too.

This was the start of our journey together. He always dragged me to the chapel to pray, pulled me out of my comfort zone, and pushed me to better myself. He also pushed my buttons a lot, annoyed me, fought with me, and made me so irritated it made me wonder sometimes why we were even dating. But he loves me, flaws and all, he makes me laugh, he supports me through my decisions, goes on adventures with me, does pilates with me even though he doesn't want to, and so much more. 4ish years later and here I am getting married to someone who wasn't even on my radar. God works in mysterious ways.

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