Our Story: Part 3/3
Love Without Limits
Out of the blue, I (Anita) remembered Nick Vujicic, the inspirational speaker born without arms or legs, had written a book with his wife Kanae. She is beautiful and of average height.
How did she come to terms with choosing Nick?
How did they make it work?
How did she become okay with choosing him?
I needed to know their story. I needed to know how Kanae processed such a unique relationship. After all, Nick doesn’t even have arms or legs! How could she love him?
Tim, at least, has arms and legs. He can walk, drive, cook, travel the world, and as far as I could tell, do everything a “normal” person can.
Determined to understand and looking for answers for myself, I got a copy of their book, Love Without Limits: A Remarkable Story of True Love Conquering All.
One section stood out to me in particular. In the early days of their connection, Kanae asked herself a few commonsense to see what preliminary answers would arise from her brain–and her heart. As I read through each of her questions, I couldn’t help but apply them to Tim.
“Do you feel a spark, a connection, a strong attraction not just to his appearance but also to his personality and character?”
“Because your Christian faith is so important to you, do you feel his faith is just as important to him? Do you share the same Christian beliefs?”
“Do you think this is a man who would feel welcomed and be welcomed by your family and friends?”
“Is this a man you could see becoming a loving and supportive husband to you and father to your children?”
“Do you see yourself being happy to be with this man anywhere life takes you?”
“Is there anything about him that makes you wary, or even nervous or scared?”
I remember sitting at my kitchen table, overlooking the fields and the Niagara Escarpment, as I read those questions. My heart felt a strange mix of sinking and swelling at the same time.
One by one, the answers came to me.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Nope.
Every question, every consideration—it all pointed to Tim. And that’s when it hit me: Oh no… I like Tim?!
Tim passed every test with flying colours. He was a man of God. Kind, gracious, thoughtful. No red flags.
Oh dear.
I liked Tim.
I liked Tim?! How does that even work?!
I finished the book in three days, racing through each page while sitting with this new, bubbly feeling: I liked Tim.
As I read, I felt God nudging me, inviting me to give Tim a chance. With each chapter, I began to see how a life with Tim and God could be even more beautiful and fulfilling than the one I had imagined for myself.
Yes, with Tim, I would always stand out. I didn’t mind that part. We were both public speakers, used to sharing our thoughts, revelations, and stories with others. That felt special—something unique we could offer together.
And if God chose, maybe He could use our story to inspire and uplift others.
It wasn’t the life I had pictured, but it was starting to feel like it could be something even better.
Telling Tim
After finishing Love Without Limits, it took me (Anita) a few more weeks to fully process my feelings and gather the courage to tell Tim that I liked him back.
I started small—by texting him more often. Tim had always been the one to initiate our conversations, but now I found myself wanting to reach out first. Whether it was a quick good morning or a message after work, I didn’t hold back anymore.
I could tell he was a little confused by my sudden change, but I also knew he was happy about it, even if he didn’t quite understand what was happening.
I planned to tell him eventually, but I needed a little more time to figure out my feelings. Yep, I definitely had feelings.
When Friendship Blossomed into Love
After returning from California, I (Tim) knew we had shared something truly special. We had spent countless hours together—traveling, eating the same foods, meeting new people, and soaking in the beauty around us. Every moment felt natural, effortless, and full of connection.
When we got back to Canada, I noticed something was different. Anita began dropping hints—little signs that our friendship might be evolving. She started making plans to spend time together and texting me more often. I could sense something shifting, but I wasn’t sure how to navigate it.
On October 29th, I visited my father Stephen’s gravesite in Streetsville, Ontario. It was the anniversary of his passing, a day I always set aside for reflection and solitude. Though I don’t believe in speaking to someone who has passed, there’s something deeply comforting about sharing your heart aloud in that sacred space.
Standing there in the crisp autumn air, I found myself saying, “Dad, I’ve met someone truly special, someone you would love. But I just don’t know what to do.”
As I stood there in the stillness, a calmness washed over me, as though an answer had been whispered to my soul: Be patient, Tim. If there is love, it will grow.
I left that day feeling at peace, as if my father had given me clarity. Love is sacred and precious.
If Anita felt the same, I would be patient and wait.
The Truth Comes Out
Finally, one evening in November, I (Anita) told Tim over the phone.
I shared something I had been feeling but couldn’t quite explain: “I’ve noticed that I’m happier when you’re in the room.”
I’ve always believed there’s something cosmic, something in God’s design, that draws two souls together like magnets. And I felt that pull with him.
I wish I could have been the look in Tim’s face.
Our Love Grows
I (Anita) ended up rearranging my sabbatical travel plans to include some trips with Tim. We traveled to Colombia and Sicily for some personal adventures, and then I joined him on a work trip to Kenya with H2O4all, where I captured photos and videos assets for the charity.
Even when I was trekking up to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, bundled up tight in the chilly tea houses, we stayed connected through video calls. At the end of each WhatsApp call, we would prayed together and then take screenshots of each other, preserving little moments that kept us close despite the distance.
Throughout it all, Tim kept saying to me, “You’re the one for me.”
Eventually, I realized this was his way of telling me he wanted to marry me.
One of my favourite moments with Tim and the moment I knew he was a keeper, happened in Colombia.
We were staying in a charming hostel—my pick, not Tim’s favourite, as it was missing air conditioning or a coffee maker. One morning, we really wanted coffee, but without a proper setup, Tim improvised. He made coffee using a toilet paper strainer as a filter!
That’s when I knew he was someone who would go to great lengths to take care of us. Tim is resourceful, inventive, fun, caring, genuine, and completely unbothered by what others might think—all wrapped up in a bundle of sweet, tenderhearted love.
While we hope our future doesn’t involve toilet paper coffee, I feel confident that no matter what happens, Tim will always find a way. And I can’t wait to spend many more mornings together, sipping fresh coffee and making memories.
The Proposal
By the summer of 2024, after I (Anita) returned to Canada, I felt a deep certainty in my soul. We had shared so many experiences together—through highs and lows—and I had seen how much Tim truly cared for me.
We’ve both lived enough to recognize when there’s a special spark with someone. It’s not just infatuation but something deeper, a connection rooted in love, trust, and shared values. In August, Tim asked for my parents’ blessing, and soon after, we started looking for a ring together.
On September 30, 2024, we got engaged. The proposal was simple and sweet, perfectly reflecting what I love most about Tim: his consideration, patience, and graciousness. He could have planned a big moment in Toronto or Niagara, maybe even at the restaurant where we had our first date.
Instead, he chose a quieter, more thoughtful approach, ensuring we had a good day and that I wasn’t too tired. We were taking engagement photos at my favourite farm. When we finished, Tim brought me back to a rock we had discovered earlier—a spot that made for adorable pictures. He asked me to sit down and started to speak.
“Anita, from the day we met, you’ve changed my life…”
Tears formed in Tim’s eyes and his voice quivered with emotion. In those twinkling eyes, I could see all the love and tenderness I had grown to cherish so dearly.
Hearts Beating As One
In June 2025, we said I do and made it official, surrounded by family and friends.
Or, as I (Anita) like to say, “Now we can do cool things together, travel the world, and it be socially acceptable!”
But really, this is just the beginning. We’re stepping into this next chapter with wide-open hearts, a deep respect for one another, and a shared dream of building a life that’s full of meaning, wonder, and impact.
Here’s to the journey ahead, hand in hand, wherever it takes us!
Join Us For The Journey
Follow along with us to see where the journey takes us!
Photo credits:
Wedding Photography by Legacy Lens Photography.
All other photos by Anita Wing Lee and Timothy Muttoo.