Lisa and Ethan met in 2021 when Covid was starting to settle down. Still anxious about the pandemic, they shared their first date watching the sunset over Lake Champlain on the deck of Lisa's rental house. Since then, they have moved into their own house on beautiful Lake Champlain, and awaken to the same beautiful sunrise every morning. They have a dog named Townes who is the light of their lives. They have supported each other through some of life's greatest challenges and stood by each other for their biggest successes. They are proud of the couple they have become and have learned that, together, they are stronger than any obstacle in their path. In the summer of 2023, Lisa's parents came to visit and Ethan met Wayne and Gayle for the first time. A few days into their visit, Ethan mustered up the courage on a ride home from lunch to ask Wayne and Gayle for their blessing to marry Lisa. Lisa and Gayle cried in the backseat, while Wayne gave a quick, "Whatever makes you happy." On September 9, 2023, knowing Lisa would watch his every move, Ethan surprised her by waking her up with a coach's speech to throw her off. Confused about what was happening, Lisa asked if her sleep machine caused Ethan to worry about her, wondering why he was being so emotional. It was then that Ethan dropped to one knee and presented Lisa with the most beautiful speech and breathtaking ring she had ever seen. Since then, they have been busy both working and volunteering in Restorative Justice while planning the wedding of their dreams.