Sophi and David were strangers, their paths crossing for the first time on long bus rides winding through the hills and dirt roads of Ecuador. Sophi was just a freshman, and David was a sophomore, on a medical mission trip with a group of Slippery Rock University students. Sophi was in a relationship then, but David couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something special about her. They quickly became friends and still laugh about the night they sang karaoke at a local bar with two of Sophi’s now-bridesmaids, Katie and Alexus! A few months later, David started a nonprofit medical chapter at college and asked Sophi to join the board. As time went on, Sophi was back on the market—and David made sure to waste no time (respectfully). They quickly grew closer through library study dates, gym workouts, and late nights planning events. Somewhere along the way, they fell for each other. On October 14th, 2018, David asked Sophi to be his girlfriend. They’ve been inseparable ever since. The following year, they traveled to Peru together on another medical mission trip and explored the beauty of Machu Picchu. In 2020, they were both accepted into PA school, where they spent countless hours studying side by side, quizzing each other, and somehow never getting tired of being together. In May 2022, they graduated as Physician Assistants—partners in both life and career. Since then, Sophi and David have traveled to some incredible places together: eight countries & counting! On May 20th, 2024, beneath the breathtaking peaks of the Canadian Rockies, David got down on one knee and asked Sophi to spend forever with him. She said yes—of course! Now, they’re happily settled into their new home, living as a perfect little family with their two sweet kitties, Puffer and Lena. Sophi and David are so excited for this next chapter as husband and wife—and can’t wait to keep exploring the world, hand in hand.