Though we share a common childhood connection to Poolesville, Maryland, our love story did not begin until our twenties, after we had ventured far from home. The stars seemed to align at just the right moment when friends arranged our first meeting as a “blind date” (though it was really more of a blind party, planned just so we could meet). From that evening on, we were inseparable, and we still celebrate that day as our anniversary - February 25, 2022. Together, we have navigated three and a half years of long-distance, a year of Michael’s deployment to Bahrain, and four years of Lilli’s medical school journey. We cannot wait for the next chapter in the DC area, surrounded by our beloved family and friends!