"BIG YES!" -from (me!) ~topps
i had ZERO idea the idea was even on his radar! we literally never talk marriage. we already regarded ourselves as married; already introduced each other as my husband, or my wife..
we both understand an authentic life-partner commitment is a matter of the heart;
not contracts or rings
and so, we've been married for 6 years now; unofficially.
and when people inquired "you two got married?" we would light-heartedly tease,
well, we identify as married
but now,
it's official, official
****
and i've shared before, how hard it is to pull off pleasant surprises
but i have to share, i was utterly and completely surprised!
nothing out of the ordinary to visit flemings steak house for a celebration..
we crazy love their steak! service! ambiance! wines!
and it was our 6 year anniversary..
and when you let them know in advance, they do some celebratory extras:
heart confetti on the table, a card.. complementary champagne toast..
and we toasted to our six remarkable, wonderful years together
reviewed pictures of our hikes, walks, bike rides
family visits, drive-way happy hours, yard art
family milestone celebrations.. great times with long time, and newer friends
enormous amount of experiences to be grateful for!
and we do always sit next to each; not across from each other..
-nothing unusual..
and when robert moved his jacket to the seat across
i thought it was just to create more space on the seat we were sharing..
but he didn't just put the jacket down and come write back to sit next to me
instead,
he went down on one knee, with an open box and beautiful ring, and proposed to me
write there
and i had a -is this really happening? is this real? experience
processing, processing..
started crying..
and eventually got out a "BIG YES!" that we sealed with a kiss or three..
and it was as if we disappeared in that moment, into our own world..
-then were suddenly brought back-
by the precious applause & "congratulations!" from people sitting at tables nearby us
"Thank You!"
and the steak, which is always stellar, was the best it's ever been
-same with the champagne; same with the wine..
-dessert however,
was waiting for us at home
cheesecake, more champagne
our favorite romantic music
and the rest to your individual imagination.
*****
best six years EVER! "Thank You Jesus! Thank You My Sexy!"
special memory notes
i love, love, crazy love that he chose a heart shape diamond for me! the ring is so beautiful!
he did the rose arrangement at home himself.. and a great job he did!
and we were at table 12, with kendra's exceptional service.
and,
i have no other explanation outside of divine intervention and guidance, because for our anniversary dinner i did want to get a special occasion inspired manicure/pedicure
my go-to place was closed,
went to nearby 'impressions' salon as a walk in. -my hair was wet, i had no make-up on. my plan was to take care of those things when i got back home from the mani/pedi
but the lovely lady, tina, that did my toe and fingernails.. "i can do your hair too.. i can do your make-up too.." -not in my plans at all! but i said yes, thank you! yes, thank you!"
with no idea, that trend would continue write into our anniversary turned proposal dinner.
Christians interpret these types of experiences as being blessed & favored
and that is certainly how it feels!
hallelujah & amen again!
we're getting married.... oh my goodness.... -married.... i am the luckiest woman on the planet..
1 Comments:
I am so Extra Happy for you !!! Congratulations to you both. You found genuine true lifelong LOVE. One of life’s biggest blessings that you more than deserve. Love you so much !!! My heart is so full for you !
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