Something in a shoebox gift sent by a 7-year-old American boy has changed the life of a Philippine girl
If you are a romantic person, this story is safe to melt your heart. It's the story of Tyrel Wolfe and Joana merchandise. It's a story that took a decade and
If you are a romantic person, this story is safe to melt your heart. It's the story of Tyrel Wolfe and Joana merchandise. It's a story that took a decade and a half to deploy. If you are not a believer of fate and destiny, this story will surely believe you. This story started with a Christmas where a generous young boy wanted to do a job of charity. Nobody has ever imagined that this law would lead to a decade of long miles from two people? Read on to learn more about the details of this amazing story ...
Kindness
Christmas is the moment of the year where we generally have acts of generosity and kindness. Many people give what they can to the poor and the needy during this period. In 2000, Tyrel Wolfe was only 7 years old when he helped save shoe boxes with Christmas gifts composed of toys, toiletries and child supplies in need for the Philippines. The Shoebox project organized by OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD through the Samaritan handbag was about to change the course of all its life.
Significant shoe box
Fate is something that can not be controlled. You never really know what the universe has in reserve for you and what future could hold. Of the 113 million packaging sent to 130 countries since the initiation of this project in 1993, Joana merchant who had Tyrel Wolfe. She was delighted to get a shoebox that had been wrapped with gifts since her life to a mediocre Filipino family. Little did she know that this box would lead her to something bigger ...
A charming photo
The packers of these shoe box gifts have been invited to keep a photo of themselves in the gift of the shoe box they sent. Tyrel kept a picture of himself in one of the packages of the shoe box. It was the picture he placed in the box that would reach a child in need. He did not know that this photo charm the person receiving it at the other end. When Joana 8 years old had his shoe box, she kept the picture safely. What was inside the box?
Small pleasures in a shoebox
As we all know, Christmas is the time to give. It's when people often give you a gift to show an appreciation. Some people do this for less lucky people. Joana received a gift from the package packaged with a toy, a shampoo, a toothpaste and a school supplies she needed. There was a message in the box she did not see ...
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Joana and her family were poor so that her parents had no reason to take their children shopping. It was a good reason why she was extremely happy to receive the box. And the little one was trying to find a way to thank Tyrel Wolfe for the gift she had had the chance to have received. She then sent a letter of gratitude that never reached the Tyrel. After 14 years spent, Tyrel did not even accepted his friend's request on Facebook.
Friendly request not accepted
Joana kept Tyrel's picture that was in the shoe box in a safe place for fourteen years. This photo was very special for her because she came with the Christmas gift needed. Even after past years, his head was still wondering where the young boy of Tyrell Wolfe could be. Joana revealed later in an interview, questioning if Tyrel had joined the college as she did. After 14 years, even though he did not accept his friend's request, Joana was not about to give up.
Another trial
In 2011, after 2 years since his request for friend rejected in Tyrel, Joana decided to try again. The first time, Tyrel aged 21 received a request, he did not know who she was then he never accepted. Since the same Philippine daughter sent him the request, he had a little curious. He then made the request if they knew each other. The answer was something that suits a romantic movie.
Strange stranger
After Tyrel Wolfe did not accept the friend's request in 2009, however, there was an online message that sparked his curiosity. This woman has claimed to know who Wolfe was. She even told him she had something to say to the surprised man. They lived in separate countries, he in the United States and the Philippines. So, how would it know it? He could not think of a single meeting he had ever had with this person who sent him a message on social media ...
Tyrel did not remember
Joana was quick to answer Tyrel's message on Facebook. She told him about the shoebox she had received 16 years ago he sent her she cherished absolutely. Tyrel had a problem. He did not remember sending a package throughout the Philippines! But after his mother Denise, Denise has refreshed his memory on him sending him a box when he was seven years old, he had only one achievement. So what happened after?
Shared interests
Both of them quickly discovered that they shared a lot of common interest. Tyrel and Joana follow the Christian faith and appreciated Christian music too. They spoke constantly after this point and very quickly a past year. Until then, these are all messages on Facebook. Tyrel wanted to move things to come and go offline too. But they were thousands of kilometers away while there was no chance they could go to a date, right?
The big decision
After a year of sending messages and communicating on social media, both realized that they had really had a lot of hobby and common interests. So Tyrel started to contemplate flying all the way to Joana to see if they might be getting closer to real life. As he appreciated the online messaging, Tyrel quickly took the great decision to see if the spark would follow in person. By May 2013, Tyrel saved enough money to fly all the way from Quezon City to the Philippines, for a 10-day trip to see Joana.
See Joana
So he was here during his first foreign flight from his country. Tyrel was super worried because he did not know what to expect. There was no guarantee that this person he gathered did not even exist at all. International flights are long, so imagine how fast its heart should be prompting throughout the flight! But when he finally had to see her in person, everything was worth it. He worked for his father as a trail and bridge builder on state parks to save money for this trip. So, how did he feel?
Crazy in Love
All this time he had pronounced Joana virtually, so when Tyrek saw her in the flesh, he could not believe his eyes. All that time, he thought he would dream of dreaming, so to see her standing in front of him was amazing for Tyrel. He fell for her instantly. And even Joana had the same feelings for him. We all heard about the term "Love at first glance" no? This was felt by both. So, what was his mind through when Joana met Tyrel?
Just like
When Joana was questioned about how she felt, she responded by saying that there was a rush of adrenaline on all her body when she met Tyrel for the first time. The two of them certainly had butterflies in their dampings and were instantly attracted to each other. The feeling they both shared must be what books and movies continue to speak. So, how has his family been Tyrel?
Meet the merchants
Tyrel was already aware of the fact that he met a girl from the Philippines who had a mediocre financial background family. He was never expecting his home to be a property of 10 x 19 feet, with few furniture, where all his family slept on the floor sharing a bedroom. It was certainly a crucial contrast with the way life was for him in America. After spending quality time with Joana's family, he suddenly has a deep achievement ...
The realization of Tyrel
Tyler quickly understood how privileged he was and had very little complaining about Joana's life. His eyes were opened on how some people had trouble putting a single meal for a day to enjoy the family. In America, even middle class families have the luxury of keeping comfortable furnishings without making any noise. In the Philippines, Tyrel realized that he had taken so much acquired. Everything was thanks to Joana.
Coming to an end
Tyrel's time in a foreign country where he had to learn the luxury he had been blessed enough to get home to America. His precious time with the woman he had fallen ends soon. He was soon about to return to the states leaving behind Joana. Tyrel was detached to realize that their time passed to an end. We can rather relate to the way Tyrel felt when it happened. He should save and be patient if he wanted to see her again.
Removing goodbye
Tyrel had to say goodbye as a 10-day trip to see Joana ending. Spend time with Joana and his family was something he cherished forever. There was no certainty that they would never see again, then the two of them were a little destroyed. He promised to come see Joana and his people again soon. They continued to communicate with Skype. As his tradition goes, Tyrel had to ask Joana's permission to formally date. What's then?
Tyrel's second visit
Tyrel then worked to make a second visit to meet Joana in the Philippines. The first trip happened in May 2013, but in November he would be able to spend a month with Joana. He hardly could wait to see her again. On November 27, Tyrel was now ready to steal thousands of kilometers to meet the woman he had fallen. They had spent enough time to decide if he wanted to marry him. He would need to ask his parents if he was serious to marry Joana.
The wedding was on the cards
Joana's father, Jun, could see how much Tyrel and Joana were not had nothing against their relationship. Since they were both Christians, he did not see a problem from each other. So Joana's Dad gave them his blessing and permission when Tyler asked his hand in marriage. His mother, however, was a bit skeptical that they were still a little too young for a huge commitment. It was determined to prove to flaps he was worthy of his daughter ...
Action plan
Tyrel had to go home. But now he had a mission. He had to find a way to convince Joana's mother and Joana were supposed to be together, get married. He soon found a plan. He would take his father, Ivan with him during the next trip he takes to the Philippines. Tyrel's parents were favorable to the couple and he believed that his father could also make wick on board. In May 2014, Ivan and Tyrel were on their way to meeting the family of Joana ...
A great happy family
When they arrived in the Philippines, Ivan was greeted by Joana's family with open arms. So fast, Ivan was pursued with the plan and had a word with Joana's mother to show at once that their children belonged together, they were ready for marriage. The parents also had to discuss the place where both would reside. Would Tyrel and Joana live in the Philippines or the United States? There were still non-finished business charges that the couple had to take care of ...
On a knee
Joana's mother was very vocal on how Ivan's visit had an impact on her decision. She was sure to tell her that the merchant family was considerably influenced by her decision to accompany her son. Relle told Ivan was the sign of God, moving her to believe that Joana and Tyrel were supposed to get married. She also told him that if he had not come to meet her, she would have intervened and arrested their relationship. Tyrel could finally have a sigh of relief. So what was the next one? A formal commitment of course ...
In the USA!
Take a lot of time to decide, Joana and Tyrel finally accepted and decided to live together in the United States. This according to them would be the best option. Tyrel has already held a decent work that could take care of their family, as well as Joana's family in the Philippines. This would have been waste to leave a good paid job to settle in the Philippines. However, the US bureaucracy asked Joana to get a visa before you can enter their country. It would be possible?
Final approval
For Joana waiting for a moment for his visa certainly made the couple impatient anxious. If it has been rejected, it would cause serious problems to the young couple who had just committed. But finally, on August 19, Joana had an interview in Manila, at the US Embassy to see if she could get her visa. She had her ready documents, waiting to see how destiny would deal with. His request was finally approved who meant she could join Tyrel in the United States! On September 4, both went to Midvale, Idaho to start a new chapter of their lives. But something lacked in their big day ...
Their wedding day
Joana and Tyrel did not wait for planning their marriage. They quickly set a date for their marriage that would take place on October 5, 2014. It was just a month after Joana's walking in the United States of America. The ceremony took place on Wolfe Ranch and the list of guests had more than hundreds of people! Some people in the Joana family have not received their approved American visas and could not join the celebration. They had to join the wedding via Skype. The couple had a surprise for Joana's family on their big day too ...
A bright future
The couple decided to hold a second wedding ceremony in the Philippines. Due to the fact that his parents could not join their union, Tyrel and Joana wanted to hold another marriage on their next visit! That being said, both were not sure of their next trip to the Philippines. The couple spent a good time in the United States and Joana being new was impressive of everything. Joana saw eight states all of them because of Tyrel's work that required a lot of travel. Their second wedding also had another surprise ...
A reflected tribute
The twist that Tyrel and Joana's wedding had been the fact that they asked all the guests who were watching at creating a shoebox gift to commemorate how they ended up being together. Tyrel revealed that they wanted these disadvantaged children to know that they are worth something, that people cherish them a lot. It can be a trivial act, but it can lead to some of the most changing events. There was another trip they wanted to take ...
To the city of Quezon
Even if Tyrel and Joana felt the desperate need to celebrate their marriage with Joana's family in the Philippines, there was no deposit that would happen soon. In the meantime, Joana followed Tyrel during trips that his required work. She always would have a succulent meal ready for her husband in their vr every night. The couple went to Minnesota, Georgia and even the famous American writer Laura Ingalls Wilder's Home. And then alas, it was at last time that the young couple becomes again in the Philippines ...
A trip like married couple
Joana and Tyrel's second wedding anniversary approached soon. It was also the moment the two had managed to return to the hometown of Joana to the Philippines. And in October 2016, Joana was now a married woman meeting her family for the first time since her marriage! To say that she was delighted would be a euphemism. Relle was happy to see that her daughter and her new husband were well. Jun, too, was happy to see them again. The Joana family could soon visit the United States too and maybe see the snow ... The domestic life of the couple was also quite unconventional ...
Single domestic life
Joana had finished with his diploma in a culinary and hospitality course in the Philippines. However, domestic life was something more complicated than she had never imagined. She had to take care of the VR while working. Even if it was pretty hectic to keep everything sorted, she did not complain and accompanied her husband everywhere. His family was really happy to hear about his property adapting to the United States. There was another news that this couple had in store ...
Joana was pregnant
After finally able to return to the city of Quezon, Joana and Tyrel had some news to share with Joana's family. It was not any ordinary ad! They were about to have a baby! Joana's parents and Tyrel could not wait to meet their package of joy that was still in Joana's belly! The due date for the baby to be welcomed would be during the spring. The couple knew that this baby would be a blessing and a life changer. But they did not expect this to happen ...
A new boy boy
Thus, May 15, 2017, Joana and Tyrel have become proud parents to a healthy boy. Tyrel had an idea that their baby would be a son and that he was happy to be right! Both of them agreed to appoint the little Harlan Jun boy. The second name of the baby was taken after Joana's father because both would not be together if that was not for him. She was naturally good to be a mother and took the baby wherever they went ...
Dad celebrates its 25th anniversary
Even if Tyrel Wolfe is always a young man, a lot had his life. On July 15, 2018 had the chance to celebrate his 25th anniversary. Although other people would come out and prepared, Tyrel was at home with her beautiful woman and her son, Harlan celebrate her day of birth. It is indeed lucky and blessed to have crossed so many things and much learned in his life so early. To think that everything started with a shoe box is amazing ...
The guardian of my sister
Like Tyrel and Joana were now starting their own family and were settled, they knew there would be problems and problems because that's how life goes. Tyrel had a message that Joana's sister, Christine, was quite sick. She had asked to see Joana and of course she took the first flight for Manila. And just by his side, it's Tyrel his dear husband.
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Christine Merchant suffered partial paralysis and is more delicate than Kruger's syndrome. Tyrel proved what kind of husband and brother-in-law he was. He had spent hours staying on the side of the Sick Christine bed. He even paid for the drug ...
Long return to the United States
When the condition of Christine aggravated, Tyrel and Joana also the fastest flight of the Philippines and also the whole family to their American house. At the airport, the parents were Ivan and Rochel parents, Uncle of Tay and closely await their arrival.
Living East vs West
The two had a lot of contrast in terms of how they were raised. "It was a big change and a big change for me," added Marcha: "I was raised in the city and I live now in the country with many fewer people and more space, but it's A beautiful place. "
A second wedding and a new family tradition?
Both projects to have their second wedding ceremony soon where both sides of their families could finally participate. Joana's parents were a priority now. They also made a commitment to pack a shoebox each holiday season with their history preserved inside ...
A tribute every year
So, Tyrel and Joana still live in Midvale, Idaho. Every year, during the holiday season, both recreate Christmas operation sending shoe shoe gifts with a note that has had its written history on it. If this is not proof that true love and destiny exists, we do not know what's going.