Thomas and Alycia met on the first day of orientation at the University of the Pacific in Stockton during the summer of 2016. What began as a friendship grew into a relationship in the fall of 2018, just as they were finishing undergrad and preparing to start dental school together in San Francisco. Over the years, their bond strengthened as they faced life’s challenges, including the rigors of dental school, the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the loss of loved ones. Despite it all, they supported each other through every hardship. In 2022, after graduating dental school, they moved to Thomas’ hometown of Wichita, Kansas, where they began their careers as associate dentists. Together, they’ve built a life defined by love, resilience, and shared dreams. Now, they are ready to celebrate the next chapter of their journey with family and friends.