Our journey started on a Sunday afternoon when a mutual friend, Peace, asked me to look after Mark while he was recovering from an illness. I had just returned from church and agreed to check on him. We spent the afternoon chatting, and later, my childhood friend Bolaji joined us. That simple act of care unknowingly set the foundation for our friendship.

At first, I wasn’t interested in anything beyond friendship, but Mark’s consistency and patience stood out. Despite the challenges of being from different ethnic backgrounds and my initial hesitation, he remained intentional about our connection. Our bond grew stronger through study sessions, long conversations, and time spent together. Even after nursing school, when distance should have pulled us apart, he remained constant—whether I was working across different states or when he moved to the U.S.

When Mark relocated, I thought it would be the natural end of our story, but instead, it was just the beginning. He made sure to keep in touch daily, and through every phase—his studies, my career, and long-distance challenges—he remained committed. After years of building a solid foundation, he proposed, and I said yes in 2021!

We officially got married in early 2022, and despite the ups and downs, it has been a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and unwavering commitment. Looking back, what started as an act of kindness turned into a love story that I wouldn’t trade for anything.