The time was October 2020 and we were right smack down in the middle of a pandemic. Both of us deciding to give love one more shot, where would that be? It happened on a site called E-Harmony. What do you know, it actually brought two souls together in magical conversations through the next two months. December 2020, on the 29th, Daniel would drive 3 and a half hours from Skiatook to Lawton just to meet me. After and 8 hour work day, 3 and a half hour drive, he then had to walk up the sidewalk with a 6 foot 5 inch tall man sitting on the front porch giving him a stare down. As it goes, they hit it off amazingly and became friends right then and there. He made it past the bodyguard, I mean father, and there it happened…our first hug. December 30th- I met his Parents for the first time and their loving, family oriented, supportive attitudes and sweetest personalities won me over. From that moment on I felt so welcomed and so very loved. December 31st, New Years Eve, I met his brothers and their wives, while welcoming in the new year together. What would become the first of many in the future. On January 6th, 2021, we would make this relationship official as Daniel stayed with me a week down in Lawton. During that time we shared stories, laughs, and time with my father. That time that would become more precious than ever later that year. November 9th, 2021, as Daniel stood by my side as I unfortunately kissed my father’s cheek and held his hand for the last time, it was then that I knew in my heart my father wouldn’t leave me without feeling I was going to be taken care of. Of course that was because of his relationship and friendship with Daniel and how close they had gotten over the year. With all we had been through in such a short period of time, the heartbreak and sadness brought us together more than anyone ever thought. Exactly one year later, November 9th 2022, Daniel would fly home with me to California to meet the rest of my family. Nothing less than a perfect time spending it with family and Daniel getting to know everyone, including my loving grandmother. I even got to fulfill a promise to my grandfather, by bringing him to the cemetery and introducing them to each other. It was there in California, that Daniel would get down on one knee and ask me to be his forever. In front of a train that represented my father being apart of the moment, making it the most special feeling in the world. The thought behind this engagement and the work he put into it, would surprisingly make me love him even more! I never thought I could love someone so much, but during the events of this day, I would find myself falling even harder for this man before me. While riding the train through the countryside with Daniel, my family, and the train whistle blowing, I felt on top of the world….with my daddy right there looking over us all. November 25th, 2022 we finally announced the engagement to the world! (Okay, made it Facebook official) After sharing the news in person with family over the past week. Each and every special person in our lives made us feel so loved. We were welcomed by hugs, best wishes, some tears, and the grandest congratulations and encouragement for the future. We couldn’t love our families more for standing with us during this journey and for continuing their support over the planning process to come. Daniel and I look forward to spending our special day with everyone and we couldn’t be more excited! We hope you can make it to our home in Oklahoma, where we can share the happiness and fun of our wedding day with you. We love you all. Daniel & Annie Aka D’Annie