Our connection came through our church's campus ministry. We both were nursing students at NYU and we spent a lot of time together hanging out with our campus family. The "feels" moment came one cool fall night on Columbia's campus, Sarah and I were outside talking in the glow of a lamp post. Neither of us remember what the topic was but, I do remember noticing how deep her eyes were and warm her smile felt.

On one Saturday we were on a double date with my best friend Joy and her boyfriend who “happened” to be in town from California that weekend. We were at Hudson River Park which is one of our favorite spots to hang out, we were walking and we reached a little pier where we once danced to our favorite song. And there comes my brother with a guitar in his hand. Nik sat me down and he grabbed a violin and started playing the song “Rewrite the Stars” with my brother playing guitar next to me. After he played the song, he pulls me towards the river, got down on one knee and asked me to marry him and I said “YES!!” Easiest yes I’ve ever said. EVER. We’re beyond excited to have you come and celebrate with us as we start this next chapter of our lives! See you in January! And remember to dress warm.