Something In A Shoe-box Gift Sent By A 7-Year-Old American Boy Changed The Life Of A Filipino Girl

Long way back USA

When Christine’s condition worsened, Tyrel and Joana too the quickest flight from the Philippines and too the whole family to their American home. At the airport were parents Ivan and Rochel, Tay’s uncle and close ones waiting patiently for their arrival.

Living East VS West

The two had a lot of contrast in terms of how they were brought up. “It was a big change and adjustment for me,” Marchan added, “I was raised in the city and now I’m living in the country with much less people and more space, but it’s a beautiful place.”

A Second Marriage & A New Family Tradition?

The two plan to have their second wedding ceremony soon where both sides of their families could finally join in. Joana’s parents were a priority now. They also made a commitment to pack a shoe-box each holiday season with their story kept inside…

A Homage Every Year

So Tyrel and Joana still live in Midvale, Idaho. Every year, during the holiday season the two would recreate Operation Christmas sending shoebox gifts with a note that had their story written on it. If this is not proof that true love and destiny exists, we do not know what will.