In 2000, 7 year old Tyrel from Idaho filled a shoebox with gifts for Operation Christmas Child, which eventually was received by Joana Marchan in the Philippines. Among the items in the box was a photo of Tyrel, which Joana held onto for many years as a precious thing.

In 2011, curious about her crush in the photo, she searched for him on Facebook and successfully found him. She sent him a friend request, which he ignored for over 2 YEARS, then rejected it and when she send the request again. He finally accepted it and began talking.

In 2013, Tyrel flew to Manila and she ended up taking his . Not long after, he asked her father for her hand in marriage. On October 5, 2014, the couple wed on Tyrel's family ranch in Idaho.

https://scoop.upworthy.com/boy-sent-gift-to-girl-in-philippines-14-years-later-they-got-married