We met at a birthday party. Then two & a half years later, we started talking. He invited me on a Harley ride & dinner on my birthday. Our date consisted of climbing up a lighthouse, to the very top. Later we grabbed pizza, in Kiel. A year later, he proposed. We're an unlikely couple. I’m tall & thin, he is vertically challenged, but what a stud! Our love for a lot of the same things & joking around makes us work.

We fell in love at first sight! We do everything together, from working on cars to exploring ghost towns. Our favorite memory is getting married by Elvis in Vegas with our dachshund, Wingnut, as best man in a vest, tie, and shirt cuffs on his ankles. They took more pictures of him than us. Ronnie is such a good sport at our vintage camper rallies, letting me dress him as MaryAnn and Wilma Flintstone, for themed rallies. Life with my best friend is a non-stop, hilarious, and perfect adventure!

My resilient wife Karen hasn't walked in a year after shattering her ankle. Yet, her beautiful spirit never wavers. As a disabled Marine veteran, teamwork is our life. Winning this $20,000 would let me give her the ultimate gift: a fully accessible, barrier-free surprise trip. This prize buys the specialized transport and safe lodging we desperately need to finally escape the medical stress. It is our chance to heal, smile, and prove love has no horizons.