JULY 23, 2023: Alana and Jeremiah matched on the Christian dating app Upward and added each other on social media. Conversations took place over Snap Chat and eventually over regular phone calls.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023: Jeremiah learned he would have a few days off over Labor Day weekend (a rare occasion) and drove 14 hours in one day to meet Alana and her family, and explore Sioux Falls for the first time.
September 20, 2023
Having never been to Montana, Alana flew out to see Jeremiah in Havre and explore the city. The trip was full of fun dates, site-seeing, and tellings of childhood stories.
October 21, 2023
Due to Alana's job being remote, she had the unique opportunity to fly out to visit Jeremiah in Vernal, Utah. A highlight was walking around Flaming Gorge Recreational Area Park.
November 25, 2023
Alana flew out to Havre, MT a second time to meet Jeremiah's parents and family.
December 27, 2023
Jeremiah moved to Sioux Falls, SD to spend more time with Alana.