I think Rima figured it out even before I could admit it to myself. When I came back from my visit in July 2006, Rima knew from the look on my face, just how special and beautiful Nancy was to me. So I came home and went about my business. It may have taken me a few months and a good (emotional) beating to realize just what was important to me. Still, I wasn't convinced when she arrived in November, and I had no intention of changing the course of my life as a bachelor. Well, she changed that in her own way, just by being herself (and with a little help from a broken thermostat). There was no turning back, yet I needed a few more months to convince myself that I wasn't dreaming. So I put her to the test over the Christmas holidays ... And she passed with flying colours.

The rest is history.

Nancy is the most genuine, supportive and loving person I know and my best friend. She is patient and enjoys watching me spread my wings.

I can't wait to be married to her this January.

Bill

When people say: "Timing is Everything," we should listen because IT really is. Even though our paths had crossed over the years, the timing was not right until a year and a half ago. Thank God for that, and as we often joke, we want to also thank our Dads. Bottom line is when it is Right, it is Right.

When Bill and I first met, we felt a strong attraction but neither one of us wanted to admit it. I had never met someone who was so kind, intelligent, patient, handsome, funny, family oriented, and easy to talk to. (Our first conversation lasted 6 hours which only felt like 10 minutes.) The list goes on and on but I can only be so sappy. I had strong feelings for him from day one, but from past experience kept quiet because I didn't want to risk scaring him away. Looking back, I laugh because Bill is different from all the other guys, he has such a big smile and an even bigger heart that it would be difficult to scare him off. He has so much energy I know he will always keep me on my toes, and I love him for it. We have a lot of fun together, especially when we compete. He doesn't even mind my competitive edge . Through everything, we kept smiling and knew our relationship truly was meant to be. Bill truly is my one true love, and I can't be happier. I miss him immensely when we are apart, and keep counting the days when we will be together.

Now I realize that when you love someone with all your heart that is what it is all about. We started falling in love with each other from day one, it just took a couple of long weekend visits to realize how strong our feelings for each other really are. (Actually I knew, it just took Bill some time to realize it. :-)) Our love truly has been a dream come and I can't wait for Our Day.

Nancy