We first met in 2013 as members of the Queen City Striders Track Club, where this North Ender with the Justin Bieber flow caught this East Ender's eye. Little did they know, those track practices would lead them from casual conversations to a lifetime together.

Travelling to Langley, B.C. for track nationals

Matthew was officially welcomed to the McEachern family

with a trip to the mountains to ski and watch a Boston Bruins game!

Camping with the Exner's, lake days at the McEachern's,

enjoying sunsets, date nights, Craven music festivals, & Rider games

Skating, making gingerbread houses, & enjoying the new year

To places such as New York, Boston, Idaho, Montreal, Langley, Ottawa

The beginning of one of the biggest challenges, but growth in our relationship - going to university in different countries. Chloe signed with The University of Western Michigan, and Matthew signed with The University of Manitoba. Later, Chloe transferred to the University of Tulsa, marking another chapter in their journey together.

Despite the distance, we discovered what worked best for us and built an immense amount of trust and faith in each other. Thank goodness for technology, which made it easier to stay in touch!

Matthew surprised Chloe at the Regina Floral Conservatory

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