Kati and Jerimiah's love story wasn't one that followed the usual path, but it was one that perfectly unfolded in the most unexpected of ways.
In high school, they hung out, shared laughs, and crossed paths as many young souls do. Life, as it tends to, eventually led them on separate journeys, and they lost touch for years. But fate had a different plan.
Two decades later, on a whim, Jerimiah's mom decided it was time to get her son back out in the dating world. So, she set up a double date with Kati, whom she had never forgotten. Kati, with her warm smile and carefree spirit, was the perfect match in his mother’s eyes.
Jerimiah had his reservations, but as soon as he saw Kati again, something clicked. It was like no time had passed. They picked up where they'd left off—laughing, talking, and enjoying each other's company in a way that felt as natural as breathing. That evening, the spark was undeniable, and they both knew that this wasn’t just another date.
From that night on, they were inseparable.
On one of their many moments together, Jerimiah took Kati to the mountains. It was there, beneath a towering tree, that he got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him. Kati said yes, and from that moment on, their love was carved into the landscape of their lives, literally and figuratively. Each year, they return to that spot, and with every anniversary, they carve another year into the tree—marking their journey together.
Their marriage, however, came in a rush, as life has a way of throwing curveballs when least expected. Kati’s mother had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and in those uncertain times, they didn’t know how much time they had left with her. So, Kati and Jerimiah didn’t wait for the perfect moment and elaborate plans. In just three months, they were married, surrounded by their closest loved ones, and with Kati’s mom by her side. They had no idea what the future held, but they had each other, and that was enough.
Each year, when they return to the mountains, Kati and Jerimiah stand beneath the tree where they promised forever. They carve yet another year into its bark, each carving a testament to their unwavering love. Their story, as beautiful and unpredictable as the landscape around them, is one for the ages—proof that even when life takes you down unexpected paths, love will always find its way home.
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-Kati