I remember that conversation like it was yesterday. Two hours—two hours that felt like mere minutes, but at the same time, like a lifetime. We shared pieces of ourselves, laughed, and connected in a way that felt so natural, so easy. You listened to me in a way no one had before, and in that moment, something clicked. I knew, with absolute certainty, that I had just met the woman I would spend the rest of my life with. When I walked out of that ER, I didn’t just leave a shift behind—I left knowing that one day, you would become Mrs. Randolph. It wasn’t even a hope. It was a knowing, a quiet, deep certainty that wrapped itself around my heart.

And here we are—25 years later—and every day, I’m still in awe of the love we’ve built. I still remember how it felt to look at you back then and see something in your eyes that told me we were meant to walk through this life together. What began that night as a beautiful connection has grown into a partnership, a family, a life full of love, laughter, and so many cherished moments.

You’ve been the heartbeat of our family, D’Wanna. From the moment I entered your life, and from the moment I became a part of DeMarco and A’Lexis’s world, I knew that I was meant to love and protect you all with everything I have. Watching you love, guide, and nurture them has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. You are the strength that keeps us grounded, the love that keeps us together, and the kindness that fills our lives with light. I’ve learned so much from you over the years—from your patience, your grace, to the way you give of yourself so selflessly. You have been my rock, my safe haven, and my greatest gift. Every single day, I thank God for bringing you into my life and for making our family the beautiful, strong unit that it is.

Thank you for being my partner in every sense of the word, for showing me what true love means, and for sharing these 25 years of joy and growth with me. I will forever be grateful for every moment we’ve shared, and I look forward to many more years of laughter, love, and memories with you.

And, of course, I can’t forget our loyal companion, Rocko, who’s been by our side through it all—bringing his own brand of love and joy into our lives.

You are my heart, D’Wanna, and I will love you, honor you, and cherish you for the rest of my days.

Your Always Always, Ray

You are the love of my life, the man who has stood by my side through every joy and every storm. You have given me a love that is constant, steady, and true. With every sacrifice you have made, every burden you have carried, and every quiet way you’ve taken care of our family, you have shown me what it means to be truly loved and how to love. I see your strength, your dedication, your unwavering heart, and I am in awe of the man that you are.

Loving you has been the greatest privilege of my life. You have been my safe place, my protector, my best friend, and the most incredible husband and father. I could never thank you enough for all that you have done for every long day, every hard moment, and every single time you put us before yourself. But please know this: I notice it all. I cherish it all. And I will love you endlessly for it.

If I could go back in time and choose all over again, I would always choose you. A thousand times over, in every lifetime, in every world—I would choose you. You are my heart, my home, my greatest love story.

Your Only, Your Only, Your Wife, D’Wanna