I Loved You Before I Met You

This true story does not belong to me alone. Somewhere within these pages, you may find a piece of your own story reflected back at you. If a line touches your heart, if a moment feels familiar, or if a single heartbeat echoes something you have lived, then these words are meant for you as well.

At its heart, this book speaks of faith, perseverance, and the quiet courage it takes to believe that dreams can become real—even when the road ahead feels uncertain.

It is also a story about a mother’s love for her child—a love that begins long before she ever holds them in her arms. A love formed in hope and faith, in the promise of a life not yet seen but already deeply cherished. To love a child before ever meeting them is one of the purest acts of belief there is.

María Isabel Páez is a writer, mother, and a survivor of profound challenges of both soul and body. Colombian by birth and Venezuelan at heart, she has lived in the United States for more than two decades, arriving with faith, hope, and determination. Her life journey includes work as an entrepreneur, photographer, and bridal boutique owner. Today, she is a real estate agent and the author of I Loved You Before I Met You (Te amaba sin conocerte), a deeply personal work that reflects her path, healed wounds, and a love that began long before it became reality...