It all began with a birthday celebration and a friend we’ll always be grateful for, Eric Jacala. He brought everyone together for a late-summer night at Morgan’s Pier, where the food and drinks were only matched by the company. Kelly almost missed it. Fortunately, her roommate Gabrielle, who met Eric on a medical mission trip, the kind of friendship that lasts, convinced her to come. One favor turned into one night out, and that night changed everything. As summer faded, we met with the air warm and the river sparkling close by. In just a few brief moments between strangers, we sensed something special was beginning. Those early moments quickly became many more: late nights, long conversations, and adventures both big and small. Four years later, here we are, ready for our next chapter together.