From Patricia: The first time I met Daniel I rubbed his bald head. LOL You are probably thinking…what? Hear me out. He looked handsome and I was very attracted to him and I just felt comfortable with him. He looked perfect. He gave me this look like I was crazy but I think he liked it ;) I think that's when he thought hmmm...I might keep her LOL

Our first date was incredibly sweet. We ate brunch, walked around downtown Fernandina Beach and played putt-putt golf. During the game we laughed so much, the competition was real! I loved his sense of humor. He is witty and we bantered. I felt like I could be my competitive self and he gave me a run for my money. He rubbed it in my face that he won (insert eye roll) and I was all for it. I felt like I met my match. He didn’t miss a beat. At the end of the date he said he had something for me, we were near his truck and he pulled out flowers for me and Avi. It melted my heart. That meant so so much for me because he wasn’t just thinking of me he was already thinking of my kids. I kissed him that day and my excitement for him hasn’t changed a year and a half later.

That was the beginning of the story and I have to say I feel as happy as I did that day!

Daniel is an amazing friend, lover, partner and I can’t imagine my world without him. He is attentive, kind, loving, calming, funny, fun, caring, empathetic, challenging and fair.

There are so many instances where I see him and I am so proud to be marrying him.

The way he is so loving to Hadrian and how kind he is to Hadrian’s mom.

The way his friends speak highly of him and only have good things to say about him.

The way he plays with Noah even when he comes home from work tired.

The way he treats both of my kids and cares for them.

The way he will open the door for his mom when she’s getting in her car.

The way he will at random times show up with flowers, Starbucks, crab cakes and just anything that I need. 

The way that he plans dates for us. 

The way that he calms my stress and brings me peace.

He is a safe space for me!

Oh! I love it when he is fixing things and he is so focused and he just figures it out. He is so smart. I like to watch him when he tinkers.

Our bike rides are just the best. The first time he took me on a bike ride was on a date to see Beyond Van Gogh. For most of the ride he had one arm extended back to rub my leg just to let me know it was ok and I was safe. I felt untouchable and on cloud nine. He couldn't be or do better.

When I have to work late at night or I am working all hours of the day, he will come up to my office and just have food for me.

This man, has an alarm on his phone to remind me everyday to take my medicine. He truly takes care of me and I am so lucky, so so lucky to have him. I respect him, the man that he is. He is a keeper! You know when women say That's a man! I feel that way. I have a really good man in him.

Sometimes I test his patience but he is patient and so understanding. There is so much more to him and my words may not give him the justice he deserves but I am so proud to be marrying him!

He said something to me recently and the way that it melted my heart words don’t do it justice. If you know me, you know I seek perfection in everything I do and I spazz out when it isn’t. We were in the car talking about something and I said. I know I am spazzing out…and he says I know you are but you are my spazz so it is ok. He accepted me and continues to accept me just as I am.

He gives me unconditional love everyday. I feel incredibly loved, I feel safe, I feel cared for....I can only hope I can give him the love he deserves and I aim to do that for the rest of our lives.

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