Michael attended Colby Sawyer College from 2013 through 2017, and Natalie attended her freshman year there from 2016 to 2017. Although the two had never met during this time, they had mutual acquaintances and Michael followed Natalie on social media. Later in 2020, when Natalie was finishing nursing school in Worcester, Massachusetts, just 15 minutes away from where Michael and his family lived, she started receiving snapchat messages from Michael. These messages included telling Natalie to “have a great Valentine’s Day” and “thank you for your service” after she posted a photo of her and a friend working in the hospital during the pandemic. After multiple replies by Michael to her snapchat stories, Natalie finally texted Michael. He then asked her out on a date. They met up on the date in September 2020, two days after Michael turned 26! From that day on, the two have shared many memorable times together-traveling, playing golf, and the most improbable feat of all, getting Michael to begin skiing at the age of 27. Things looked rocky initially when Michael, a 6'3" man, wiped out going UP the magic carpet while grade schoolers looked on. He persevered and enjoys the sport today. Natalie and Michael have found best friends in each other, as well as a partner for life. Michael proposed to Natalie on March 4, 2024. They are so grateful that their journey has led them to each other.