Now let me bring this story on home. Liz knew what time it was when she seen a nice, well put together member of PBL ( Phi Beta Lamda Business Fraternity, Inc.) asking her about the application process...
Disregard whatever Jason said on his story and listen closely to the truth! Jason and I met at PBL's Fall informational in 2007 (Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity, Inc.) Jason was already a member, and I was seeking membership. At the end of the informational, I was walking up the stairs to exit the room, and he so arrogantly decided to purposely block my path while he was talking to someone else. He actually backed up to block me until he finished his conversation. Rude right?!! My sentiments exactly because I was not checking for Nafranta or his ego at all! See Jason was accustomed to the erroneous and injudicious females heaving themselves at him and he likewise entertained back! However, he came to learn Elizabeth Green was Not that girl! Lol. After the informational, about two days later, I just so happen to run into him at the downtown campus. This was ironic considering he didn't have any classes down there, but he was with his best friend Daniel, so I guess. Jason approached me again smiling, trying to charm me, and acted as if I needed persuasion to submit my application for PBL. He pretended to be so concerned! Ultimately, I earned acceptance for membership. Throughout my "team building process" Jason and I remained cordial and never spoke outside of when we saw each other. Months later, in March 2008, he decided to ask for my number as a member of the Lambda (he thought he was slick), and offered to take me to eat and to the movies for my birthday. I obliged since it was on him and I had been wanting to go to Cheesecake Factory for a while. A couple of months later we started hanging out more and getting to know each other, but nothing serious as neither of us were looking for a relationship at the time. So that's it!
It was August 3rd 2018. Jason and Liz were going out for a little while to Bar Louie's happy hour for Fran's birthday (one of Liz's line sisters), and then had a small game night planned back at the house. Jason even wore a Polo shirt that was Liz's favorite color! They went to happy hour and while there Fran asked Liz what they were about to do and she said she didn't have anything planned and was coming to game night too! On the way home, Liz decided her and Jason should stop at the store and grab one more bottle of wine for game night to ensure it was enough. Jason and Liz pulled up to the house. Liz noticed all the cars, but thought her neighbors across the street were having another BBQ cookout so didn't think too much of it. When Liz opened the door she saw all these lights and their loud friends lol yelling, while one of Liz's fav songs was playing (Best Part by H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar). Fran took the bottle out of Liz hand and when she turned around Jason was on one knee halfway on the porch! Then he adjusted and came inside and expressed himself. Now here we are!
Around 5:30 am on August 30, 2012, Liz woke Jason up and told him it was about that time for them to head to the hospital. Liz was already dilated 7 cm upon arriving to hospital, and was going to stick it out and go natural, or so she thought! Unfortunately, our little girl decided she didn't want to come out and turned around to go back the other way. How is that even possible!!? Only our child!! After her heart rate kept dropping and deliberation with the doctors, an emergency c-section took place. Channing Elise graced us with her beauty @12:18 pm weighing 6 lbs. 13 oz. and 19.5 inches long! She brings so much joy to our lives and truly became our greatest blessing thus far!
We were not your average couple, and our journey composes of a lot. In fact, we are probably the "road less traveled" couple. There are so many assumptions about us and our journey. However, the one thing we are is a couple who is transparent and real about our journey, and what it took to get to this place of true intimacy and love. It took prayer, therapy, mistakes, willingness from both of us, sacrifice, wisdom, and God himself to bring this union together.
As you have already read, we met over 10 years ago. Our friendship turned into a "situationship" that led us to "parentship" and later a "relationship" in 2013. We hung out together, skated together, took road trips together, explored new things together, visited each other's families, and helped each other in time of need, which is why outside looking in, most people really didn't know "us" only their perception of who they thought "us" was. And when our relationship no longer worked for us, we parted ways and only co-parented. It took two years for Jason to begin to start putting the puzzle pieces together on the table, and even longer for Liz to agree to be apart of the puzzle. It took deep thought, guidance, honesty, and maturity. Both of us needed to decide what we wanted for ourselves individually, out of life itself, and ultimately as parents for our daughter. The question became what level in each other's lives we would become. We knew we had a connection that could not be severed, no matter the countless times we tried. Our history has proven that time after time. We know now, without a doubt that our everlasting memories have only yet to reach the surface, and with God guiding our light and prayer warriors interceding on our behalf, we will live life in an abundance of love and prosperity. We love each other unequivocally and are ready to transition into that next journey of our lives...Marriage!!