Our story is one of quiet connection, built over time through family, distance, and deep mutual respect. We first met as children, brought together by our fathers’ academic journey. Over the years, our families stayed in touch, and though we lived worlds apart, we always knew of each other.

As we grew, so did our paths — Stephen pursuing his dreams in aerospace, and Fortran building technology to support communities back home. Despite the miles and the years, something always brought us back together. Eventually, friendship turned into something more. We found comfort in each other’s presence, inspiration in each other’s work, and joy in every step forward — together.

This love wasn’t sudden. It’s been steady, rooted in family, shared values, and the quiet belief that we were meant to find each other — in our own time.