November 17th, 2017 marks the first day we locked eyes. It was truly the definition of fate as Natasha was coincidentally in Tampa, Michael's hometown, at that very moment for her annual work training. Natasha and her cousins did what typical Lebanese Americans do and attended the Lebanese Festival. Conveniently enough, Michael was also there with several of his close friends whom Natasha was also very well acquainted with. Little did Natasha know that at that moment she would be sitting right across from her future husband. Fast-forward two years to 2019, Natasha and Michael became reconnected and that marked the moment the spark was initiated. Michael decided to come to Chicago for a weekend with his friends. This reunion created the begining of an everlasting connection that began with endless long lasting phone calls. It was then and there that we knew we were eachother's soul mates. Our connection grew effortlessly as we both share the same values, tremendously enjoyed eachothers company, and transitioned into eachother's families with great ease.