Our love story began halfway across the world—on Twitter. While he was deployed in Africa and I was living in Houston, Texas, fate connected us through a simple message. What started as casual conversation quickly turned into something much more meaningful, as we shared our dreams, hopes, and experiences across time zones and continents.

Once he was home in Rochester, New York, we began the whirlwind of long-distance flights, taking turns traveling to see each other. With each visit, our bond grew stronger, and it didn’t take long for us to realize we were building something truly special.

Eventually, I made the life-changing decision to leave Houston behind and move to Rochester, where we could begin our life together. We each have one son, and now we’re excited to merge our families, creating a blended life full of love, laughter, and new memories.

As we prepare to say I do, we’re not just celebrating the love we share, but the distance weve overcome and the beautiful journey that has led us here. We’re grateful for the support of our families and friends, and we can’t wait to start this next chapter as a family.