My high school friends became Chris's baseball teammates at Spring Arbor University, while Chris's high school friend became my roommate and basketball teammate at Concordia University. We knew of each other through our mutual friends, but didn't meet until the summer of 2018. We first met at a graduation party in Flushing, MI and said a total of five words to each other. After two years of Chris's attempts to go out, I wished him a 'happy birthday' on January 14, 2020. We went on our first date a week later and I couldn't believe I never agreed to go out with him earlier. We are so excited for our future and can't wait to celebrate with everyone!