It turns out he was checking to make sure I was doing ok. After seeking my “permission” to check in now and then,
His consistency left an impression. And that was the start of our “friendship.”
And very subtly, he warmed his way into my heart. The rest is history.
How we met
We had just moved to Nashville, TN; I moved from Nigeria to do my master’s, and he moved from Cleveland, OH, to start his medical residency. We were invited to a Church fellowship by mutual friends. I remember him sitting next to me and trying to start a conversation, but I was not exactly interested but acted interested in the spirit of civility. About a week or two later, I received a message from an unknown number “We missed you at the fellowship today.”
proposal story
He invited me to St Thomas, one of the US Virgin Islands, to celebrate the Christmas holidays with his family. We went out sightseeing and picture taking. Everyone was taking pictures haphazardly in no specific order.
Under the guise of trying to capture a picturesque scene, he asked us to pose. I walked towards the scene and turned to face him; lo and behold, he was down on one knee with a ring in hand and facing the sunset…
I was stunned to tears and left speechless because while I hoped it would happen someday,
I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas gift.
What did you do on your first date?
Who takes you out to a rustic steakhouse on a first date? To my amazement, the food was delicious, and the environment was pleasant. Still, more importantly, the company was great, a humble reminder that it is the company that takes an experience from memorable to momentous.
What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?
We love traveling together and visiting new places. We also love cooking together (technically, I do the cooking, and he keeps me company). Again, the company makes a difference.
On the wedding day, we look forward to walking down the aisle, exchanging our vows,
and sharing the joy of the occasion with our loved ones
