Shades of Sunshine

April 9, 2005 — the day I married the man who would change everything. This year marks 20 years since we said “I do,” and honestly? It still feels surreal that we found each other the way we did… and that it worked so beautifully. 💻 Let’s Rewind: The Beginning Back in 2004, online dating was just starting to gain traction—and I was navigating life, love, and a lot of uncertainty. Enter: LDSSingles.org. That’s where I met Rob —the man who would become my forever. We connected through messages and late-night chats, talking about everything from faith to family to our dreams. The connection was instant, and something in my heart just knew… this was different. 💬 “Will You Marry Me?” … Before We Even Met?! Yup, you read that right. Rob proposed before we had ever met face-to-face . And I said yes. (Okay… technically I left him hanging in the chat for a minute while I prayed about it 😅) But the answer came loud and clear— YES —and I’ve never doubted it s...