Johnny was in Iowa just starting his fourth year of medical school while Karina was getting ready to move down from Provo to St George to start nursing school! The YSA branch in Iowa City isn't known for being the most happening place in the world and new people are noticed quickly, that summer Landen came to Iowa for an internship and, after a few weeks of getting to know Johnny, decided to set him up with his best friend's cousin, Karina :). On August 1st, 2019 Johnny sent the first text to Karina while he was on a rotation in New Mexico. After a month of texting and calling, Johnny and Karina went on their first date on August 28, 2019 :) After traveling back and forth to see each other during school and interviews, Johnny and Karina ended up quarantining together with Karina's family for the better part of the spring! After thinking of the prospect of being apart for most of the summer with Johnny starting residency in Texas and Karina starting nursing school again in late August, they realized that they didn't want to wait to seal the deal :) They had a miracle opportunity to get sealed and were married for time and all eternity in the Cedar City temple on May 16, 2020 :). With coronavirus still lingering they've decided to proceed with the celebration of their wedding on August 1st, 2020 with a reception at Karina's house! We're so happy to invite you to join us!!!