Miriam and David first met at a church dance in early September 2024, when Miriam’s friend Shelby introduced them. Not thinking much of it, they shared a dance and went on with their night. Over the next few months, their shared friend group brought them together through countless game nights, movie marathons, bonfires, and late-night Braum’s runs. At first, they thought of each other as just friends—but that slowly began to change.

By February, Miriam started to see David in a new light. After working up the courage to ask him out, their first official date happened on March 31, 2025. They spent the evening talking and coloring the sidewalk with chalk, and from then on, things just clicked. Daily texts and calls quickly became the norm, and their time together was filled with concerts, yard work, movies, and plenty of laughter. Just a few weeks later, David told Miriam he loved her—something she happily said back not long after.

That summer, David worked out of state as an assistant summer camp coordinator, meaning three and a half months of long distance. Even so, they FaceTimed every night, often talking for hours until they fell asleep mid-call. Their love only grew stronger through the miles between them. By June, they were already talking about marriage.

In August, Miriam and her parents traveled to Utah after David’s summer sessions wrapped up. During that trip, David asked for her parents’ blessing, and on the morning of August 11th, he proposed during a hike to Stewart Falls. Now, their story continues in Rexburg, Idaho, where they’ll be living while David attends BYU–Idaho. They can’t wait to begin their life together this December—and to celebrate with all of you!

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