Truth be told, it is a miracle Sara and Teddy ever started dating, considering Sara wilfully ignored Teddy's initial attempts to become friends. Sara joined the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir her sophomore year, and Teddy was quickly smitten with the new soprano 2. Despite his desire to get to know her better, Sara remained aloof and was always "leaving early to study (sorry Teddy, Sara had to pass organic chemistry 2). Teddy lovingly remembers that one of his first attempts to talk with Sara involved her dismissing him with the words "your tie almost matches your shirt." Many group dinners after choir rehearsal and community board game nights later, Sara asked Teddy to watch Groundhog Day together for her theology homework (shoutout Fr. Kevin). Fast forward through movie nights, pool games, and choir concerts, Teddy and Sara decided to formally begin dating...five days before Teddy's graduation.

Thus began a two year long distance relationship that augmented their love for each other even with thousands of miles between them (Teddy was in Salt Lake City, UT while Sara was completing her undergraduate degree at Notre Dame). During this time, Teddy and Sara saw each other in person for less than twenty days out of the year, instead learning quickly how to overcome communication challenges together.

After her graduation, Sara moved to Rochester, Minnesota to pursue an M.D.-Ph.D. dual degree from the Mayo Clinic while Teddy found a teaching opportunity in Minneapolis to be closer to her. During this first year, Teddy and Sara were able to see each other every weekend (short distance is so much better!) and grow closer.

Finally, after spending a year building their love and community in Minnesota, Teddy proposed to Sara during a family vacation in Florida (She said yes ❤️). In thanksgiving for their time with the Notre Dame Liturgical Choir and their time spent serving in the Basilica, Teddy and Sara decided to get married at Notre Dame. They are so thankful to everyone who has helped them on their journey in Christ together and ask for your prayers as they continue in this period of engagement!