In the Florida summer of 2006, Bonnie, a bright-eyed 18-year-old, crossed paths with Austin, a charismatic 21-year-old, at MCC, now SCF, painting the canvas of their shared destiny. Amid the laughter and chatter at a quaint round table outside their college walls, the start of their day would unfold the tapestry of their togetherness. Though they were mere college acquaintances beneath the morning sky, their hearts whispered tales of smitten souls. Kindred spirits, Bonnie and Austin found in each other the comfort of unspoken understanding, a mirror to their inner selves. The 'big' move came wrapped in innocence — a ride home, Austin's quest that Bonnie graciously fulfilled. That ride became their journey's start. Days morphed into a collage of time well spent, embroidering special memories in the fabric of their lives. To both, it was clear: they were architects of a sanctuary, best friends, and caretakers of a connection etched in the stars. The comfort of their affection was a first kiss — a moment so ethereal, it etched a feeling of euphoria in the archives of their history. Fate, however, scripted a pause as Austin had to depart. They wove their love in letters, each word a stitch in time. The visits, as often as they were, never seemed to last long enough. Lives evolved, paths diverged, but the loom of destiny was at work, and divine timing spoke of patience. Circumstance orchestrated their reunion, effortless, as if not a day had passed. The love that endured the wait, patient and unwavering, rekindled, proving the old saying true: "When you know, you know." And Austin, with a heart sure and steadfast, transformed 'one day' into a promise of 'forever.' His proposal, simple yet profound, carried the weight of moments collected over time. "Will you marry me?" — the ultimate question, weaved from the threads of journeys past, marked the beginning of their shared forever. And so, under the watchful gaze of the loved ones who've nurtured and witnessed their growth, Bonnie and Austin revel in the joyous celebration of their union. Their story, set against the backdrop of their community, continues — a testament to enduring love, a harmony that resonates through time.