We met in 2022 and felt an immediate connection. That first summer gave us space to grow individually while also growing closer together. What started as simply getting to know each other turned into something steady and certain, and by the end of the summer, making it official felt completely natural. Since then, we’ve grown side by side through some of life’s biggest milestones. He stood by me through student teaching, graduating college, and the first years of my teaching career — always my steady encouragement and biggest supporter. I’ve had the joy of watching him become an incredible dad to Emmy, and seeing the love, patience, and intention he brings to fatherhood makes me admire him even more. When we’re not working hard, you can usually find us on a spontaneous road trip with our favorite playlists, at a concert singing at the top of our lungs, or spending time with our families — the simple moments that mean the most to us. I’ve also embraced my role as his golf cart driver and his game-day sidekick, learning as I go and loving every minute of it — especially during those nights spent cheering on his favorite hockey team in Victory Green. What began in 2022 has grown into a love rooted in friendship, growth, and choosing each other every single day. We can’t wait for all the chapters still to come.