On this day of love, I thought I would share our proposal story… my side of it at least….
All I wanted was a letter…
Parker
spoiled me our first year dating. He has a way with words and wrote the
sweetest letters and love notes a girl could ever ask for! I was
smitten. Then… the letters stopped for a few years…
spoiled me our first year dating. He has a way with words and wrote the
sweetest letters and love notes a girl could ever ask for! I was
smitten. Then… the letters stopped for a few years…
Each
birthday, anniversary, and holiday he would shower me with gifts (who’s
complaining?!) but alas… I still wouldn’t receive my letter. I would
beg him to forget the gifts and just write me something, anything! Well,
the night of December 29th 2011 I got everything I asked for and more.
birthday, anniversary, and holiday he would shower me with gifts (who’s
complaining?!) but alas… I still wouldn’t receive my letter. I would
beg him to forget the gifts and just write me something, anything! Well,
the night of December 29th 2011 I got everything I asked for and more.
Parker
was away for Christmas with his family and I was home in our apartment
waiting anxiously for him to come back. We always spent Christmas apart,
but it was still a long 10 days that we couldn’t see eachother. We
spoke often over the phone and he had been extra “lovey-dovey” the few
days leading up to his proposal, but I thought nothing of it. I knew FOR
SURE we would not be getting engaged any time soon. FOR SURE, I tell you.
was away for Christmas with his family and I was home in our apartment
waiting anxiously for him to come back. We always spent Christmas apart,
but it was still a long 10 days that we couldn’t see eachother. We
spoke often over the phone and he had been extra “lovey-dovey” the few
days leading up to his proposal, but I thought nothing of it. I knew FOR
SURE we would not be getting engaged any time soon. FOR SURE, I tell you.
Thursday
night came. It was a night that would change my life and I had no idea
it was coming. I was too busy complaining, whining, and being a brat
because Parker wanted me to dress up. He was taking me out for a
Christmas surprise. “Can’t I just wear jeans?!?!??” I asked him
repeatedly.
night came. It was a night that would change my life and I had no idea
it was coming. I was too busy complaining, whining, and being a brat
because Parker wanted me to dress up. He was taking me out for a
Christmas surprise. “Can’t I just wear jeans?!?!??” I asked him
repeatedly.
With
the patience of a saint, he assured me over and over “yes, you can wear
jeans… but I prefer you wear a dress.” I thought we were going to a
show… he isn’t very good at surprises… or so I thought.
the patience of a saint, he assured me over and over “yes, you can wear
jeans… but I prefer you wear a dress.” I thought we were going to a
show… he isn’t very good at surprises… or so I thought.
A
knock came at the door. It was him, finally! When I opened the door his
smile was HUGE! “He must be happy I decided to wear a dress,” I thought
to myself. He told me I would have to wait a little bit longer to get
my surprise and he asked if I wanted to open up some of the gifts his
family got me.
knock came at the door. It was him, finally! When I opened the door his
smile was HUGE! “He must be happy I decided to wear a dress,” I thought
to myself. He told me I would have to wait a little bit longer to get
my surprise and he asked if I wanted to open up some of the gifts his
family got me.
Of
course I did! The first was an envelope with a gift certificate from
his mother. It was exactly what I wanted (thank you again, Wendes)!
Next, was a big box with an envelope inside. Inside the box were some
glass bowls from IKEA that were overlooked because all I could see was
that the envelope had Parker’s handwriting on the front.
course I did! The first was an envelope with a gift certificate from
his mother. It was exactly what I wanted (thank you again, Wendes)!
Next, was a big box with an envelope inside. Inside the box were some
glass bowls from IKEA that were overlooked because all I could see was
that the envelope had Parker’s handwriting on the front.
MY LETTER!!!
(I was already crying)
My
letter consisted of 4 different index cards filled with honest words of
love and tenderness, most of which is too intimate to share with you
all. What I will tell you, is that by card 3 I could feel the energy in
the room shift. I knew something was happening. Tears will filling my
eyes faster than I could read.
letter consisted of 4 different index cards filled with honest words of
love and tenderness, most of which is too intimate to share with you
all. What I will tell you, is that by card 3 I could feel the energy in
the room shift. I knew something was happening. Tears will filling my
eyes faster than I could read.
Card 4:
“I
just want you to know that regardless of whether it is hurried or
written, I will wholeheartedly love you for the rest of my life. Be my
Partner, My Lover, My Wife. Please accept this ring and marry me. Love –
now and always, Parker”
just want you to know that regardless of whether it is hurried or
written, I will wholeheartedly love you for the rest of my life. Be my
Partner, My Lover, My Wife. Please accept this ring and marry me. Love –
now and always, Parker”
I looked up to see him on one knee, my canary diamond in his hand, asking me to be his wife.
I have never been as happy as I was in that moment.
I hope to feel that way many more time in our lives together.
xoxo
Oh Susan,
You just gave me goosebumps!
What a perfect story to share on Valentine's Day!
Letters and notes are special to me too!
So happy for you! And me! Being engaged to the man of your dreams is intoxicating, isn't it?!
HUGS!
Julie
Ms. Marciniak's First Grade Critter Cafe
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It is SO SO SO wonderful!! Congrats!!! 🙂 🙂 and Happy Valentine's Day!
What a sweet, sweet proposal!
Halle
Thank you Halle!
I love this!!! What a great Valentine's Day story (that I got to read the day after…)! Umm… Mine *might* be a little less romantic…parking lot of Mc Donalds… but 22 years and counting!
Thank you for sharing your sweet story with us!
22 years!!! That is inspirational deedee! I am sure that McDonald's parking lot was extra romantic that night 😉 thanks for leaving a comment 🙂
Bahahahaha, Deedee!!!
Megan
Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
Mrs. Wheeler TpT
What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing. I love to hear about how people got engaged. My hubby and I will be married for 10 years this July.
Mrs. Pauley’s Kindergarten
Congrats on 10 years!! I can't wait until I can say I am married for even 1 year! I hope you and your husband have a romantic anniversary!
THis gave me chills Susan. Parker is one of a kind. What an awesome proposal story 🙂
Heidi
My (Not So) Elementary Life
Thank you so much Heidi 🙂 it is the abridged version in my own scattered way of thinking, ha! But yes, he is one of a kind and I am a lucky lady!!
You made me cry!!!!
Love this little story! Can't wait to see that canary in person!
Megan
Mrs. Wheeler’s First Grade
Mrs. Wheeler TpT
This was the sweetest thing ever!!! Thank you for sharing with all of us!!
Xoxo
So sweet!! Loved hearing your story 🙂
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Such a beautiful story Susan! Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to see wedding pictures!
Karyn
A is for Apple B is for Blog
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Such a sweet story! 🙂 Thanks for sharing 🙂
ღDeAnne
First Grade and Fabulous
What a beautiful proposal! 🙂
Maria
http://curiousfirsties.blogspot.com
Loved reading this 🙂 Thanks for making me smile!
Michelle
from Well, Michelle?
I am crying, just reading this! Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Your ring is beautiful!
I know how you feel about the gifts. It is not that we don't appreciate them, but a letter from the heart means so much more. My husband got me some beautiful flowers, a 1 hour massage, a mani and a pedi. I don't know how I will ever sit still that long! The flowers will die, the massage will be over, the nails will begin to chip, BUT I will keep the card and the note from the flowers 4ever!
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Tamera
MyHeartBelongsinFirst
Kaizactan2001@yahoo.com
What a great story! My hubby and I will celebrate 15 years this August.
Teachin' First
Loveliest.
Story.
Ever.
Tears.
Hugs.
Lisa
Growing Firsties
Awww, now I am crying and have goosebumps! I am so happy for you and can't wait to see wedding pics this fall!
Nicole
Teaching With Style
How sweet!!! 🙂 I LOVE hearing other engagement stories. I could read them for days.