Our journey began on the sun-kissed sands of Ocean City, Maryland, where we served together on the Beach Patrol. Though our time there was brief, it laid the foundation for a friendship that would grow stronger over the years. Reunion at Shock Trauma Life took us in different directions, but fate had other plans. We reunited at the University of Maryland's Shock Trauma Center, where our bond deepened amidst the challenges and triumphs of our shared profession. What began as camaraderie blossomed into a profound connection. A Spontaneous First Date In true fashion, our first date was anything but conventional. After a night shift, we embarked on a spontaneous trip to Ocean City. The familiar sights and sounds rekindled our shared memories, and we realized that our connection was more than just friendship. A Promise Before Paradise The night before Andy's move to Hawaii for a travel contract, he made a bold move—he ditched his own going-away party to wait for me on my porch. There, he confessed that it had always been me. Skeptical yet intrigued, I told him, "We'll see about that!" as I tucked him in on the couch. True to his word, he called me every day from paradise, and our love continued to grow. Adventures Together Our relationship has been a tapestry of shared adventures. From watching the sunrise atop Haleakalā in Hawaii to swimming with stingrays and feeding ostriches in the Sonoran Desert, we've embraced the world together. We've camped under the stars in the Grand Canyon, trekked through the remote wilderness of Wyoming, and embarked on an ultimate road trip through national parks out West. An Engagement Amidst the Sea Glass Our love story reached a new chapter on the rugged coast of Northern California. We found ourselves at Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, a unique shoreline where the sand is adorned with smooth, colorful sea glass, a testament to nature's transformation of discarded treasures. As we stood there, watching the waves crash against the shore, Andy knelt down and asked me to spend forever with him. Surrounded by the beauty of the ocean and the shimmering glass beneath our feet, I said yes. Looking Ahead As we stand on the threshold of a new chapter, we look forward to many more adventures, shared dreams, and a lifetime of love. Our journey has been extraordinary, and we can't wait to see where it takes us next.