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Nick and Madeline first met on a camping trip with the Eastern Washington University Newman Center on October 9, 2021 at Farragut State Park in Athol, Idaho. While on a group hike Madeline saw Nick and decided to talk to him (he was tall and looked like an outdoors man.) They briefly talked about their common interests, hiking, guns, fishing, hunting, and just generally enjoying the outdoors. Throughout the school year, they had various interactions with each other while attending the Newman Center but did not make it beyond acquaintances. Towards graduation, Nick mustered the courage to attempt to flirt with Madeline via text messaging. Nick texted Madeline, “When are you free next?” to which Madeline did not reply to Nick. Nick took a job that landed him in the small town of Klamath Falls, Oregon while Madeline took a job that landed her in Kellogg, Idaho. In May of 2023, Nick found himself back in the Spokane area to visit some of his best friends from college. At the same time Madeline was in the Cheney area visiting college friends. During Sunday mass Nick and Madeline saw each other but….Madeline left before Nick had the chance to say hi. Later that day Nick texted Madeline saying something along the lines of “I saw you at mass but didn’t get a chance to say hi” at this time Madeline realized that she never responded to Nick a whole year prior. Nick and Madeline continued to text and talk on the phone for a month until they had their first date. They both said they could do long distance for the right person not knowing how it would turn out. Nick and Madeline continued to date long distance up until Nick decided to Post Falls, Idaho in June of 2024 to be closer to Madeline. Nick and Madeline’s relationship continued to progress, and the two had started to realize that they wanted to build a life together. Nick proposed to Madeline on November 23rd 2024 at Farragut State Park in Athol, Idaho where they first met. Madeline joyfully said yes!

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Madeline has known Deanna all of Deanna’s life. Deanna is the second oldest Kienbaum daughter of the DJK clan. Deanna is one of Madeline’s best friends.

Deanna Kienbaum 

Andrea is the third Kienbaum daughter from the DJK clan. She loves to play with any kiddos who are around she says she is looking forward to Madeline and Nick having kids so she can babysit. Andrea loves collecting plants, reading and is always there for anyone who needs her. 

Andrea Kienbaum 

Maya is the fourth Kienbaum daughter in the DJK clan. She loves to do wood work and being active with her hands. She is compassionate and has a huge heart. Like all Kienbaums she loves being outside and being active especially with power toys including dirt biking and snowmobiling.

Maya Kienbaum

“Miss” Dallas is the youngest of the DJK Kienbaum sisters. She loves to play soccer. Dallas is smart, kind and is a social butterfly. She has a jarring sense of humor and is always surrounded by friends and exudes joyful energy.

Dallas Kienbaum

Kylie and Madeline were roommates their freshman year at Eastern Washington University. While they didn’t know each other before becoming roommates they have remained friends since. 

Kylie Allen

Maddison and Madeline met on the same camping trip that Nick and Madeline met on. They soon became close chums bonding over their love for the outdoors and spirited conversation. 

Maddison Greer

Nick met Nick Johnson at the Eastern Washington University Newman Center.  They both bonded over shared interests, video games, guns, conservatism, Catholic Theology, Whiskey, and the two became close friends.  Nick and Nick Johnson were roommates together the year prior to Nick’s departure in Oregon.  During that time, Nick Johnson discipled Nick and they both hosted a bible study at their shared apartment in Cheney.  Nick and Nick Johnson have many shared memories and experiences of hiking, shooting, and traveling to various camp sites in the inland Northwest.  Nick Johnson remains to be one of Nick’s closest friends to this day.

Nick Johnson

Nick and Josh first met when they were in the third grade at St. Michael’s elementary school in Olympia, Washington in 2006.  The two bonded over having a similar sense of humor, some of which became inside jokes that only Nick and Josh understand.  After high school, Josh enlisted in the U.S. Army and Nick enlisted in the U.S. Marines.  Nick and Josh have shared a common interest of patriotism, and wanting to be of service.  Since their time in the service has ended, the two bond over their experiences, both good and bad, while serving in the Military.

Josh Broek

Luke Hanson is the third oldest of the Hanson family siblings.  Luke and Nick and grew up together in Olympia, WA and both attended St. Mike's Elementary school.  Luke now lives in Portland, OR and plays in a band with his cousins.  Luke is an inspiration to Nick with his creativity, ear for music, and amazing talent.

Luke Hanson

Mark is the fourth oldest sibling of the Hanson family.  Mark also grew up with his two older brothers, Luke and Nick in Olympia, WA.  Nick and Mark both loved to play video games together, and still share this common interest.  Mark now serves in the Army National Guard based out of Washington.  Nick and Mark bond over their shared love of video games and patriotism.

Mark Hanson

Nick and Mike met at the EWU Catholic Newman Center.  Nick and Mike quickly became friends and shared many common interests, such as guns, beers, video games, and hanging with the Boys.  Mike remains one of Nick's closest friends.

Mike Spearman

Nick met Steven his first year at EWU at the Catholic Newman Center.  While Nick did not know anyone at first, Steven went out of his way to invite Nick to events at the Newman Center and would often hangout with at the Pence Union Building on Campus.  Nick and Steven have many great shared experiences going on Men's Retreats and attending the FOCUS SEEK conferences.  Steven was also a part of Nick's discernment process for joining FOCUS.  While Nick did not end up joining FOCUS, he remained on Steven's support team even after Steven and his family moved back to their home town in California.  Steven and Nick still bond over video games and hanging with the Boys.

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