On a rainy day in Houston, July 13, 2019, fortuity brought together two souls on different paths. As the downpour intensified, Porcia found herself stranded with a stalled vehicle, the engine refusing to budge. With a sense of urgency, she reached for her phone and summoned an Uber to rescue her from the deluge. Meanwhile, Robert, a St. Louis native now residing in Houston, received the notification for a nearby pick up. Little did he know that this ride would change the course of his life forever. Pulling up to the suburban Houston home, he greeted Porcia with a warm smile, offering refuge from the storm. Initially, the conversation was sparse, confined to polite exchanges. However, as the miles of the Uber ride stretched on, their words flowed freely, discovering unexpected connections, amidst the rain-soaked streets. Shared anecdotes about church, family ties to Austin, and even a surprising link to Robert’s hometown of St. Louis unraveled between them. By the time they reached Porcia‘s destination, the rain had subsided, but a spark had ignited between them. Exchange of information led to dates, which blossomed into a deep and enduring love. Five years later, on October 12, 2024, with their family and closest friends, they will stand hand in hand, ready to embark on the next chapter of their journey as husband and wife.