Our Story
"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Colossians 3:14
Key Moments
Six months - that is how long we overlapped at Northwestern University in 2019. Looking back, it is remarkable to think that before a lifetime together, we only shared a city for half a year. Our journey began when we first met at a small church group, led by a close friend, and from our first "date" at a cozy Tapas spot on campus, we both sensed a special connection that bridged our different backgrounds, cultures, and personalities.
After Northwestern, Yufan moved to Boston for research, while Charlotte returned to Hong Kong to complete dental school. What started as casual check-ins soon turned into long conversations and a visit to Hong Kong, where Yufan gathered up all his courage to ask Charlotte out (thankfully, she said yes). Yet after just a few short months that included travelling to Malaysia and Boston together, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and we were suddenly thrust into a season of uncertainty.
In the years that followed, we each individually experienced tremendous highs and lows, as God opened a difficult, but miraculous path to medical school for Yufan and provided for Charlotte throughout dental school. We experienced moments of pride and regret, but through it all, we were reminded time and time again of one unwavering truth: God is faithful.
The past few years, especially in a post-COVID world, have been a blessing. Exploring each other's childhood homes, meeting families and friends, discovering favorite local spots, and savoring delicious foods we had only been able to admire in the many pictures we sent each other. Supporting each other through milestones (Yufan completing medical school and beginning residency, Charlotte graduating from dental school and earning her Master's) has been an immense source of delight and gratitude.
To become engaged was a big decision, but one that came about so naturally as we reflected upon how much God has provided in our relationship, and that in each other, we have found who we want to spend the rest of our lives with. What a privilege it is to love and be loved by one another, and how grateful we are that we are now at least a little closer to being in the same city.
