Duane first met Kim in 2001 for his annual eye exam. Fast forward 22 years to October of 2022, Duane noticed that Kim was no longer wearing a wedding ring during his annual visit. Duane expressed interest in volunteering with Kim on a Vision Mission to Vietnam a year later. There were a few text message back-and-forth (initiated by Duane), and then, at the very end of December 2022, Duane sent Kim a Happy New Year's message. What happened next changed their lives. Kim invited Duane to travel with her to Vietnam to visit her family the very next month! It took Duane 30 seconds to respond yes to the invite. On January 2, 2023, Kim and Duane had their first date and it's been thrilling adventure ever since!