*WHOO HOO! Seeing this, my heart expands like a mountain…May you receive all you need. And blessing upon blessing.

*You guys are so cute, looked at the pics more and you look so happy- and beautiful model couple!! I'm really happy you found love you guys will balance each other perfectly! Congrats from the bottom of my heart and remember to say hi haters to anyone who doesn't understand true love!

*I am so happy for you guys.   The gag order has definitely been lifted !!  This can only be true Love. In the 28 years that I have known you, Sheldon, you have never opened your personal, private or intimate life for all to see in pictures and words.  You Go Karen !  Hey Karen, does that mean that Shell Shell can't come to my house to work on my computer anymore? HAHAHA Sheldon can tell you I commit User Errors since he's known me.  This is such Happy news.Congrats again. 

*That is an amazing story and it couldn't have happened to two more wonderful people. You and Karen will bring out the best in each other and the fact that you two are so family oriented will make for the best most honest relationship. I'm sure your families are very happy to see you two so much in love. Only 685 till the happy day.  We wish you all the best that life and God can give!!

 

*Congratulations! I'm so happy for the two of you!

*OMG!!!! Sheldon?!!! You?!! I have to say this took me by surprise! I would never have imagined it as you all kept it under wraps very well but I have to say I think it is beautiful! I am so very happy for you and Sheldon and that you have both found love again! I love your website and your love story and the pictures are beautiful! You both look so full of life and love! Thank you for sharing your story and website with me and thank you for the invite! You know that God willing, I will be there! most importantly.  I know 2015 is a ways away but it will be here before you know it! Have you started planning yet? Your dress...what are you going to wear!!! You need to start a "my wedding" Pinterest board right away!!! I am so excited for you! I imagine Menelik is crazy about Sheldon, he is such a sweetie....(but then again Sheldon can be quite the strict man!) He is even strict with us at work! Kinda like a father figure, ( even tho he is my same age..haha!) But I love Sheldon, he is a good man and I am so very happy for you both!  Thank you for sharing...I love you!!! Be happy and proud!

*Holy moly!! Congrats!! That was the best kept secret ever! I had no idea you were even seeing each other. I wish you all the happiness!!

*Congratulations. I pray for God's blessing and anointing over your union. I wish you both the best.

*Congratulations Karen! What a most delightful surprise. I am so happy for you and Sheldon. Enjoy every moment of planning this most special milestone of your lives. We truly hope to be there in 2015 and will keep you posted.

*Congratulations! I am so happy for you and Sheldon!!! Send you my love and blessings for a happy union. You both deserve it!

* LOL  ....... I HAD ABSOLUTLEY NO IDEA it was SHELDON I had not heard a thing. I am like him and am a very private person so I totally get and respect that. I commend you both on keeping your relationship private during the dating process and telling people when YOU were ready. Your photos are beautiful and you both look so happy together. I sincerley congratulate you both. Sheldon is a GOOD GUY and God fearing man and you are a beautiful woman who deserves to be happy!  From what i read and see in the pictures you are both very happy and that's a blessing in itself. Thanks for sharing. God bless you both !!

*I'm so excited for the both of you!!  Thank you for thinking of me. I'm very honored to be a part of this very special celebration!!

 

*I am happy for both of you!  I wish you nothing but the kind of love that feeds the soul, The kind of love that gives strength, The kind of love that is realistic and forgiving. Most of all, the kind of love that makes you better and whole.

*OMG!!!! I love it!!!!!  Karen is beautiful! You two look good together… I am happy for the both of you! You deserve it and I am sure she does also.   Now you know I am a sucker for romance, and your story is beautiful. Only God could have orchestrated this union. The website is awesome. Now that was very creative. You don’t have to go over the story over and over again, just send the link…lol!  That is why I will not give up on love and happiness. My divorce will be final in October and I am so looking forward to finding “True” love and letting God create the perfect union for me. See when you are not looking and trying to put something together yourself and you just let things manifest and grow is when you find true happiness… I hope you don’t mind if I save the date. I would love to send you and Karen something for your day.

 

*OMG !  Congratulations Karen !  I love the website, your pictures are beautiful. So very happy for you both, especially you. What I like best about your pictures, you look happy and in love, for real.

*Love you and Sheldon.......really happy for both of you.  Hugs and kisses to both of you.

*How beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. I am so happy for you two. You look super happy.  :)

*I've been thinking about you ever since you shared the wonderful news, and that I'm one of the lucky ones that you wanted to share your happiness with. I wanted to let you know how HAPPY I am for you and Sheldon.  I have prayed that one day your prince charming would come into your life. You deserve the best Karen.  I admire you so much.  You have so much love to give.  You two are so blessed to have found each other!  It's all about timing!  I wish you and Sheldon life lasting love. Congratulations!  Peace, Love & Happiness.

*I am so happy you two found each other. Sheldon has always been there for so many ... now he can have someone in his life.  Karen, I have not known you for as long, but I have great respect for you and am hoping
all the best.

*My congratulations again and what wonderful pics.  You look absolutely gorgeous and very, very happy and, I have to admit, your-husband-to-be is one handsome guy.  Forwarded your website to S., who forwarded it along to B A and JT and they, along with me, are green with envy.  S called last night and all she wanted to talk about was you and your beau and how beautiful you looked and how handsome your beau is.  She spoke with A and T for almost two hours about the same thing. Karen:  I wish you the very best; certainly you deserve it.

*OMG OMG congrats my friend. Sooo excited for both of you.  I am honored that you shared this happy news with me.  What a awesome photo shoot!  I loved it!

*Congras! I am very happy and thankful that you have found your soul mate. God is good to His faithful servant!

* I am truly happy for the two of you because you are both good people that deserves much happiness that only marriage can bring.  Stay in love and always be true, patient, kind and forgiving of each other's misgivings.  Thank you for the invitation and hope we can join you on August 1, 2015!  Cancun is beautiful and would love to return there for your special day!  Thank you for sharing your pictures and the reflection of your beautiful new found love. God bless you and shower you with His loving grace always! 

*Congrats! I pray God's blessing on this union!

*Congratulations! I am SO happy for you two. I'm so thankful to God that he is the best match maker. May your new journey as a married couple be blessed abundantly. Love deeply and live happily!

*WOW!!!  Congratulations!!  You deserve to be happy--I checked out the photos and it looks like you are in heaven -- so glad you are taking the plunge.

*CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!  I am so happy for you (and Sheldon)!!!  Two of the sweetest people I know...you not only deserve one another, but make a beautiful couple. Your love for each other is so evident in the pictures you shared. Excellent job keeping the relationship under wraps!  It comes as such a surprise, but at the same time, is so fitting!!

*Congratulations Karen! That's wonderful news and a beautiful wedding/photo journal. May you have a blessed and wonderful future together. By the way, you look fab!!!

*Congratulations! So happy for you Karen. Y’all look very happy and I love the stories!

*And I thought I played things close to the vest!  Congratulations!  Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful photos!  You both look so beautiful (and in full support of gender equality...YOU BOTH ARE GLOWING...yes, men can glow too)!!!

*I don't know how I missed this but...wow!  I am so happy for you.  I think Sheldon is one of the nicest people I have ever met and I can see you as a perfect match. After all of the hardships you have been through, this is wonderful news. Congratulations! 

*Thank you, Karen!  What a gorgeous resort... and you both look so happy in the photos. I am beyond happy for both of you: two of the most gentle, caring people I have had the good fortune to work with!!!  May you retain that glow with one another for at least the next 50 years!  :-) 

I am honored to be included in your guest list---thank you so much.  I must send my regrets, however, as I have my retirement budget to consider - but that does not stop me from being ecstatic for you both... and you really must let me know when you establish a wedding registry, for I will be honored to contribute.

Much Love to you both... and call me!  We need to have lunch!!!

 

*All I have to say is WHAT?!!  You are really good at keeping secrets!  Congratulations to you both. Karen is a great lady. You are both two of my favorite people in Alameda. I'm happy for you! Tell her I said hello.  Thank you for including me in this very special event. I'm honored.

*I really enjoyed looking through your wedding site. Your future Bride is beautiful and the two of you are so blessed to have found each other. A destination wedding is definitely the way to go! I got married in Maui and it was perfect. Thank you for sharing this. I wish you and Karen all the best!