Gallery

Remembering and honoring Josie's grandparents who were married for over 70 years.

Josie in kindergarten.

Salomon in kindergarten.

Salomon's profile photo.

Josie's profile photo.

Salomon's first letter after video calling for the first time. July 2021

They video called almost every night until Salomon moved to Oregon.

Salomon taught 2nd grade when he and Josie met.

Salomon's 2nd grade class of 2021.

Josie sneaking in a selfie to send to Salomon while waiting for research participants at OHSU!

Salomon flew to Oregon to meet Josie for the first time in August 2021.

The first time bringing Salomon to the Oregon Coast.

Video calling until way too late!

Sending virtual sticky notes.

Josie's first visit to Houston! October 2021

Little did he know he would soon become a cat person starting with "Black Cat Number 2" from the cat cafe!

Josie kept "accidentally" pushing Salomon under whenever a wave came during their visit to Galveston.

They could have spent all day at the "warm beach".

Holding back tears at the airport.

Visiting the butterflies at the Houston Science Museum. December 2021

Always flying back and forth. Christmas Day 2021

Snow for Salomon's first Christmas in Oregon!

Josie let Salomon paddle away from all of the aquatic snakes in the bayou as she took photos. April 2022

Finally home together in Oregon. July 2022

Made it to the top of Multnomah Falls just as it stopped raining! June 2023

Fort Stevens State Park. July 2023

Oregon Zoo lights. December 2023

Salomon loves to take Josie dancing. August 2024

Salomon's family came to visit Oregon last Summer! Silver Falls State Park August 2024

Salomon proposed to Josie under the tree in his childhood backyard in front of family. November 22, 2024

It was the best birthday gift she's ever received.