Billy and I had always been friends for as long as I could remember. I was 13 years onld when I told him that I was starting to like him as more than a friend I had hoped that he would say that he felt that way too right away but he was to shy to say any thing then. About two months later he asked me If I would like to go out on a date with him. I said yes I would love to. I went out that night hoping to tell him one last time how I felt about him. But before I could say anything he took hold of my hand and told me that he loved me.well we got engaged when I was 18 and I married him when I was 20now we have two great kids and a wonderful life togather. I truly have married my bestfriend.

Dannielle Gillam

PJ and I first meet at his annual Halloween bash, when I had come with one of his friends (my boyfriend at the time). We didn't get to talk much that night, since he was busy with his party but something struck me about him that I really liked. After that weekend, I didn't see him again till it was New Years and we went to watch his friends band play. He was drunk and kept flirting with me and of course I flirted back. We didn't see each other again until the end of summer when my now ex-boyfriend hooked me up with PJ, saying how the two of us would be perfect for each other. Since we lived in two different cities, we talked over the phone for a few months before finally seeing each other again. We hit it off right away; I eventually moved to the same city as him and then moved in with him. Then on September 1st we had a faboulous rennaissance wedding that all the guest and us will remember for the rest of our lives!!!

Emily Harn

Michael and I met on December 11th 2000. We met online in a chat room. Right away we hit it off. We became friends online, more so we made dates to meet to chat. Two months had past when I decided to let hom have my phone number. Michael then was living in Las Vegas and I was in the Cayman Islands. So we spoke on the phone for well over a year and still sent e-mails and made dates online to chat. Then finally on July 28th 2001 I decided to fly to Las Vegas to meet this guy that has made me feel as if I was the only woman in the world, as a surprise of course.

We meet for the first time face to face and instantly fell in love. We have now been since August of 2001 and it is the best thing we have ever done in our lives.

We enjoy the outdoors, hangin in/out, fishing, taking long walks on the beach, watching the sun set/rise, and spending a lot of time together.

Michael is my bestfriend and I thank God for how our life has turned out.

Jennifer Calles

NEEDRA:
De'Angelo and I met in '96 at Gallaudet Univ., where he was a student. We were (immediately) attracted to each other, but I was seeing someone at the time. We kept in touch (as friends only) over the years.

However, we fell completely in love during the month of July 2002. Although I am not deaf, we communicate primarily in sign language (I'm still learning sign), our love is our language. There are times, when we can just look in each others eyes and know what the other is thinking. De'Angelo is brilliant, funny, caring, honest, romantic, thoughtful, and courageous. I never thought I would find someone who loved me as much as I loved him. Thanks be to God... De'Angelo and I have found that kind of love.

However, in May 2002, I thought I would never see or hear from him again. (The night before he left for Rome for a basketball tournament, De'Angelo became frustrated with my noncommital attitude, and hung the phone up on me.) After a sweet apology upon his return, we became closer and closer.

We enjoy reading, long walks, bowling, basketball, planning our wedding..smile.., movies, spending time with our friends, and quiet evenings together. We love taking pictures together. We are hoping to share them with our children someday.

Our story is worthwhile, because it shows that love doesn't take long; and that deaf and hearing people can fall in love and have a beautiful relationship. We want to share with as many people as possible, that the kind of love we have, comes only once in a lifetime. If you think you have it, cease the moment! It may not come around a second time. It is my strongest belief that this kind of love should be shared with the world! Maybe there is another hearing person struggling with the idea of dating a deaf person, but may fear the language barrier. Love in and of itself is language all of its own. The rest will come with patience.

I know I have met the man with whom I will grow old and have his children. We plan to purchase our first home in September and I will complete my Masters Program at Howard University before starting a family.

DE'ANGELO:
Yes.. I did become anxious with Needra and immaturely hung up the phone; but it was only because I wanted more than just "let's just wait and see how things work out." I was happy when she accepted my apology..smile... I can't tell you when we fell in love, precisely. I just know that we are so in love. I never thought love could be so wonderful until I met my future wife, Needra T. Graham.

Needra is the girl of my dreams. I knew when I met her, that she was the kind of girl I wanted to make my wife; the kind of girl I could take home to meet the family. She is classy, smart, funny, beautiful, versatile, i.e., she enjoys the ballet, as well as basketball, she is warm and caring. Most importantly, she is a devout Christian.

She's every man's dream. I thank God I found her! She is my future wife (Oct. 25, 2003); and the mother of my children in the very near future.

Needra Graham & De'Angelo Brown

Nathan and I had a short relationship before he proposed. We dated only 6 months and he popped the question a day before my fathers birthday.

Nathan knew we would be at my parents home for my dads birthday dinner the next day, where I could show off my ring! My family was overjoyed with the suprising, but expected news. Everyone loves Nathan for his awesome personality.

Our wedding day came with beautiful weather. After I got back to my parents home from getting my hair done, I lost it. The nerves of so many years, had gotten to me.
My Dad was in a plane crash before I was born, and he should have never survived. But he did, and with many physical problems to follow. He isn't able to walk straight, his left foot is cocked to the left at a 90 degree angle. So for all my years growing up, I feared my fathers age would get to him, before I got to the aisle. We both made it though.

For two hours before the ceremony, I cried and had no reasons to explain why. Once I walked out of my dressing room and saw my father waiting, I composed myself and stopped crying because of his strong words. He reminded me that people get married everyday and that it was just another day!

Obviously, he was trying to downplay its importance to calm me down!

But he made me think of how huge I was making something that I needed to look graceful for!
I calmed down and the doors opened and I saw my Groom waiting. It was a perfect day and a great celebration. Brides just need to remember that it is just another day, and to relax. Everything will always fall into place the way it should.

Rebecca Oberg

Stan and I dated for the first time on January 24, 1991. He proposed to me on Valentines day 1996 and we had a long engagement. The year we got married, we postponed the wedding for about 3 times, and when we finally got married on a friday, everything just turned out perfect. The band, the food, the cake,and the first dance. My mother also got to see her last child marry before she passed on a month later. I was quite happy that I got to see my parents enjoy themselves together at such an exciting event.

Now almost 2 years later, my husband and I are enjoying our lives together.

Delores Severight

Michael and I met in 1973.We were always buddies but we drifted apart,married different people. That didn't work out for either.We bumped back into each other when I was 37(met when I was 22)and moved in together 1 month later.We lived happily for 11 years and then he popped the quetion on Valentine's Day.I got him to S.F.city hall Pronto
(we married feb.28th). I had my 30 year old, his 36 year old,2 grandkids and his ex whom I love. We are now sharing a wonderful life. I am 50 and he is 64. I love him,our families and our 3 bassett hounds with all my heart.we are together forever.

Jane McFeely

  Kristian & Parker
February 21st, 2002