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Caitlin and Jahrran's story started on a Sunday morning in late June, 2024. Caitlin was leading worship for all 4 gatherings and Jahrran was attending the earliest gathering at 8am. As Caitlin normally does, she was just looking around at all the different people in the congregation while singing. She tended to scan the crowd to ease her nerves and all of a sudden she landed on some eyes that were looking back at her. It was Jahrran. They shared some pretty intentional eye contact and moved on. This Sunday was a communion Sunday so everyone was coming up to the front to take the bread and wine. As Jahrran was walking up, he gave Caitlin a little smile but she didn't smile back... whoops! She was focused on other things and didn't really know what to do. At this point, Jahrran was a little disappointed and kind of wondered what had happened. Caitlin being interested in this guy that was smiling at her used her FBI skills and found him on social media, friended him, and left it at that. Jahrran accepted, reached out, and the rest is history. Their first date was just a simple walk around Holmes Lake in Lincoln and it was amazing. They were able to get to know each other in a very relaxed environment and just get to talk without a lot of other distractions. They talked for hours. It was just so natural. Both of them knew that this was something to pursue. They basically became inseparable after that. They would spend as much time together as possible whether that was sitting at a coffee shop doing work/homework, playing pickleball with friends, going to church, or watching a movie at home. They just really enjoyed each other's company and brought out the best in each other. About a month after meeting, Jahrran asked Caitlin to be his girlfriend sitting on the floor of Caitlin's new house that she moved into that day. Caitlin was so happy and had been secretly waiting for him to ask her lol. They spent as much time as they could together and did so many fun things. They went to the movies, cooked dinner, painted pumpkins, played games with friends, etc. They just loved being in each other's presence. About 5 months later, in December, Caitlin moved to Omaha and they started what you could call short long-distance with Jahrran still living in Lincoln. It was hard but they made it work. Jahrran's dad, Justin, and his stepmom, Mindy, welcomed Caitlin into their home and has lived with them since moving to Omaha. Because of this, Jahrran has another reason to visit Omaha lol. In March, on Caitlin and Jahrran's 8 month anniversary, they got engaged and it was perfect! It was a sweet, special moment between the 2 of them. They quickly started planning a wedding when they had the time between working and seeing each other on the weekends. They are so grateful that God brought them together in His timing and has continued to bless them with so many gifts and memories. They are so excited to get married and continue to glorify God together.

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Skylar and Caitlin have an interesting beginning to their friendship. They actually weren't incredibly fond of each when they first met freshman year of college but they slowly grew on each other. After living together and having their rooms right next to each other, they became the closest friends and had so many great times together. Skylar has been such an incredible friend for Caitlin throughout college and into post-college life.

Skylar Hadley

Jahrran met his dad when he took his first breaths...lol. His dad has been his best friend since day 1. They have and still spend a lot of time lifting, being in sports, and simply laughing with each other. There are simply too many memories to choose from, but Jahrran will always cherish seeing his dad in the stands at all of his events. Rain, snow, heat, or it being show choir (lol) he knew he was going to be there in his corner rooting and supporting him. Jahrran will never forget being Justin's best man in his wedding and looks forward to his dad being in his.

Justin Paces

Zoey and Caitlin have been friends since the beginning of middle school. They literally grew up together. Caitlin basically lived at her house and did everything with Zoey from sleepovers, to trick or treating, to prom. Caitlin still remembers the many memories they have playing their Nintendo DS's and Zoey taking videos of Caitlin just being weird. Zoey is the sister she never had and is so thankful that she has someone in her life that has been with her through everything. They have been consistent friends for many years even when living in different states.

Zoey Klein

Isaac and Jahrran first me through Jahrran's brother, Michael, in middle school. Although they weren't great friends at first, they became very close their sophomore/junior years of high school. They've played many sports together and have traveled around the country together with their good friend, Ali. Jahrran and Isaac lived with each other throughout college and made it through college football together, despite their injuries. Jahrran does not consider Isaac a friend, but rather a brother. They both have overcome many challenges with the help of each other. The two now get to root for the Lakers as their favorite players, Luka and LeBron, play together.

Isaac Dannehl

Bailey and Caitlin also met freshman year of college through a Holdrege friend, Bailey’s now husband, Jett. Bailey and Caitlin were lucky enough to coach a youth volleyball team together and both learned their love for coaching. Caitlin loves getting to visit Bailey down in KC and do all of the fun creative things together.

Bailey Petit

Jahrran met Luke in 7th grade when Jahrran joined his travel baseball team. From the start, they were great friends. Over the years they enjoyed many laughs, but also helped each other through some hard times. Luke and Jahrran reunited their junior year of high school when Luke transferred to Ralston. Luke may think that Jahrran's favorite memory of them is winning state or senior year football, but it is really those Thursday night dinners that his mom, Shelly, would make them before their games. Jahrran and Luke's friendship goes beyond being just "friends" and rather brothers. Jahrran HIGHLY recommends that you ask Shelly for her Cilantro Lime Chicken recipe at the wedding.

Luke Ranck

Beth is Caitlin's amazing sister-in-law but who needs to add those last 3 words, she is basically a sister. Beth has been such a positive person in Caitlin's life but also the rest of her families' lives. She loves getting to plan trips with the family and finding things to do when Caitlin comes to visit them in Florida. Caitlin has loved getting to spend time with Beth just the 2 of them while Logan is busy at work. If you are wanting to win at basically any card/board game, don't play Beth because she will most likely smoke you (lol).

Beth Piening

Jahrran and Ali became close friends in their sophomore/junior years of high school. Ali is one of those people that you can't help but be happy when you are around him. There have been numerous times where our group of friends met up at Ali's house and spent the whole night laughing/having a good time. The countless self created memes and vacations will always be some of Jahrran's favorite things/experiences. One of Jahrran's favorite memories with Ali is getting to see him graduate undergrad from Emory University on Jahrran's 21st birthday.

Ali Ebada

Chloe was Caitlin's first friend in college. They literally met at move-in. I guess that was kind of inevitable since they were roommates freshman year. Chloe and Caitlin went to church together, watched movies together, explored Lincoln together, and literally did everything together. They made such an incredible connection that is just as strong today. Caitlin has been able to watch Chloe fall in love and start her own little family. Even though they live in different states, they still hold a special part of each other's hearts. 

Chloe Dinardo

Like Josh, Michael and Jahrran met when they were 7-8 years old. Jahrran's mom married Michael's dad and the rest is history. They've enjoyed the years by playing/watching sports and being outside together, a lot of times lasting late into the night. Some of Jahrran's favorite memories with Michael are throwing him touchdowns in high school football.

Michael Mackey

Amanda has been an incredible friend for Caitlin towards the end of college and into work-life. Their friendship started while in college while hanging out with a group of friends but has continued through coffee shop catch-ups and beautiful walks getting to talk about life. Amanda has been such a solid friend for Caitlin while living in Omaha.

Amanda Mathiasen

Like Michael, Josh and Jahrran met when they were both 6-7 years old. Jahrran's mom married Josh's dad and the rest is history. They've enjoyed the years playing sports and video games together. Some of Jahrran's favorite memories with Josh are playing WWE/RockBand on Xbox and senior night for high school football.

Josh Mackey

Maddie and Caitlin are true camp friends. After Caitlin's sophomore year of college, she went to work at a Christian sports camp called Kanakuk and there she met a crazy, goofy, camera loving girl named Maddie. They got to goof off together while getting to teach kids about Jesus. They literally got to dance in the rain listening to so many throwbacks together. Leaving camp didn't stop their friendship and to this day, they have continued to be there for each other.

Maddie Mosbauer

Jahrran met Logan a few months after he started dating Logan's sister, Caitlin. Logan has a WAY cooler job than Jahrran and lives in Florida, so this has limited the amount of times that he has been able to hang out with him. Despite this, they both got to spend the holidays, a cruise to Mexico, and a week long vacation together. Jahrran has really enjoyed his times with Logan, even if it means getting beat in Pickleball or board games. Jahrran's favorite memory with Logan is the heated Phase 10 game with the family during Christmas.

Logan Piening

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