"Back then, when Kenny still had a flip phone and couldn't stand texting, he was constantly doing the unthinkable....he would pick up the phone and call me. The first time he did it, I stared at the phone nervously, waiting for it to go to voicemail." - Meli

"Due to my schedule it was hard to find time for dates early on, so sometimes I would ask Meli out on atypical days when I could -- for instance, I think our second or third date was on a Tuesday. We lovingly referred to it as 'date night bingo' (a Monday here, a Thursday there...) and were excited once we finally got all 7." - Kenny

"Meli's clever wit and infectious smile keep us smiling and laughing together, and her caring nature and love of family keep her loved ones close and connected. One of my favorite memories was her Grandmother's 100th birthday party. Not just the party (which was great), but the love and care she gave to planning the party and the way her family all came together to celebrate and treasure this special person." - Kenny

"I found a best friend and partner in Kenny. He's open, honest and thoughtful. He makes me feel at ease with his easy-going personality and constant jokes. There's nothing we can't talk about, and most of the time we can't stop talking." - Meli

"From the beginning, Kenny was always so nice. I didn't think anyone could be that genuinely nice. But on our first Easter when he asked me to go to church with him, I realized it wasn't an act. He was the real deal. " -Meli

"Our relationship gradually grew stronger and stronger over time -- it really felt like the song lyrics 'I love you more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.' The great relationship she and Adelaide developed confirmed that Meli is not only a good match for me, but for our family, too." - Kenny