We met where we both thrive, in chaos. It took Mariel over a year to call for behavior support for one of her students in crisis. If you know Mariel, this is not one bit surprising, because she has an ease and capability in teaching that’s effortless. After exhausting all options and tucking her pride aside, a walkie call was made. “McKay, it’s DeLuca, are you available to come to 112?” This call was the catalyst for a slow burn that turned acquaintances to friends to an absolutely healthy obsession that kept us both on our phones for hours just waiting to hear one more tidbit about one another. Now, we work and live together in a town we both love. We have a chaotic, lovely, pet family with our two dogs, Turkey and Zuko, and our two cats, Louie and Frank. Each little moment feels special, so imagining our wedding day with all of you feels surreal. Thanks for supporting us (even when you thought we might be crazy) and for loving us both separately and together. Forever together feels like a dream 🤍