George & Rita — Four Years

By the numbers

Every single day counted.

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0Months

0Weeks

0Days of us

0Hours

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…and counting, since June 16, 2022.

The story so far

Four chapters, and counting.

Year one

You said hi first

You came up to me at church one day and started asking me what science class I was in. I didn't even know you'd been watching me walk back from lunch. I had no idea everything was about to change.

Year two

The MYO years

You kept convincing me to come on the MYO retreats. I was mostly going to see you. Worth it every time.

Year three

Closing the distance

All those FaceTimes that went way too late — until I transferred to Umich to see you more. Easily the best decision I've made.

Year four

Still going

Four years in and it still doesn't feel old. Next up: getting some stamps in our passports.

Us, on film

A few of a thousand favorite moments.

George and Rita in the early days — the early days

George and Rita holding a flag at an MYO night — MYO nights

Selfie on the retreat bus — the retreat bus

George and Rita at a college event — BANCE

Selfie at the baseball game — game nights

Comerica Park and a selfie at the game — summer at comerica park

George and Rita under city lights — downtown detroit

Close-up selfie of George and Rita — just us

A note for Rita

Shemi — four years ago you came up to me at church and started talking, and honestly it's still the best thing that's ever happened to me. Thanks for getting me on those retreat buses, for putting up with me, and for making these four years the best ones yet. Can't wait to see the world with you. Love you.

— George

Up next

The whole world, together.

Top of the list: passports out, bags packed, everywhere — with you.

FlightGR-0616

PassengersGeorge + Shemi

DestinationThe whole world

StatusBoarding soon