We met by lucky chance in 2020.

Andy was visiting Charleston for the FIRST TIME EVER to celebrate his friend Ben Wie's Bachelor Party (one of Andy's Groomsmen- thanks Ben)!

At the time, Andy was living in St. Louis, MO completing his residency program. He was treating patients in the emergency room while Caroline was representing clients in the criminal justice system. During the beginning of our relationship, there were many calls outside the St. Louis hospital/ Charleston detention center. We became supports to one another during the unique days of the COVID Pandemic.

A friendship and mutual respect developed despite the distance. We discovered we have many shared values, including serving ALL people whether in the medical or legal profession. We also learned we had many of the same life goals. A bit of a yin and yang couple, so many of Andy's strengths are Caroline's weaknesses and vice versa.

After visits and calls, in 2022 Andy completed his program and took the LEAP of faith moving to Charleston. Beach Bonfires, Oyster Shucking, Questionable Boating, Kayaking, Dolphin Sitings and Ocean Swims have been some of the best parts of living in the Lowcountry.

Over the last few years, Caroline and Andy have traveled to 14 States together (not to mention 9 weddings)! CA, TX, OH, MO, NC, GA, SC, FL, D.C, MD, VA, RI, ME and MA. Lots of adventures and stories from swimming with Manatees to Disneyland.

In January 2024, we traveled to New Zealand. Andy's amazing kiwi friend Kate allowed him to realize his dream of being the celebrant at her wedding. We were at the "stag" and "hen" parties for her wedding when Andy was asked "when are you proposing?" Andy replied that he "actually had a ring in his bag!" There was a NZ huddle to figure out the perfect proposal spot! Andy proposed at a secluded overlook at Lake Rotokawau. He amazingly remembered the twists and turns to find the overlook!

Very early on, Andy told Caroline "I'm going to marry you!" She replied (thinking he was crazy)"we will see!" Here we find ourselves- he was right!