Engaged!

Saturday was my parent's 39th anniversary.

It was also the day Michael asked me to marry him.

I said yes!

Michael got my dad's blessing. He came upstairs with the ring in a jewelry box his dad made out of African teakwood. (It's really amazing!) He got down on one knee and proposed....and then I think his heart about pounded out of his chest. :) Sweet, sweet.

Michael has shown me such love and kindness. He's thoughtful and helpful. He adores Katelyn and I. He loves Jesus and has such a heart to love and serve others. He makes me laugh. He's so intelligent. He fixes things I break. I feel blessed everyday to know him. It will be an honor to be his wife.

I knew he was "the one" after the first date. And confidence in that crazy feeling has just grown and grown as I've come to know his heart and character.
I mean really, who does this happen to? I feel so blessed.

I asked Katelyn if I should marry Michael and she said, "Yeah, and then we eat treats." So basically, the wedding's a go for her as long as there's cake. She's easy. :)

So, we've decided to go for it.

July 3, 2010

Yep I know that's only seven weeks and five days from now.

Our pastor at The Rock, where I'm on staff, will marry us.
I called about one of my top choices for a reception site today (not thinking in a million years that they'd actually have it available) and the guy said they just had a cancellation for that day...the only Saturday free all summer...and we could have it for 50% off the rental fee and he took a chunk off for the food costs also because he had already gotten money from the couple that cancelled! And again, who does this happen for?

I've seen God's hand over and over again in my entire relationship with Michael...why should the details of the wedding be any different?

I'm really pretty happy....