a perfect day

Certain dates have memories connected with them.

This past Saturday - May 26th will forever

be a special date for me.

Jack surprised me by showing up at my house...

best surprise ever! :)

It was an absolutely perfect day in every way.

Jack and I along with my parents

went down to the beach where we enjoyed a picnic dinner.

Then Jack and I went for a stroll

along the shore.

We stopped and sat in the dune's grass watching the water

and talking.

In that moment I felt as though everything was

right in the world and I couldn't

have been more content.

Jack reached into his camera bag to get a book he said he had

picked up at Barnes and Nobles for me.

Before I opened it though, he said I had to

read the card first.

I opened the envelope and read the outside of the card:

I want to grow old with you

and then inside it read:

There's nothing in the world

that I'd rather do

Than spend my forever

together with you.

I felt my pulse quicken and my heart race

as I looked at Jack who was at this time

on his knee.

My voice caught in my throat
as I said,

Oh, Jack...

Jack asked me to be his wife

and as he did

the clouds parted (I lie not) and the sun seemed to

shine directly on the sparkling ring he

was holding.

I am sure every girl thinks her engagment is the best

and I am no different.

For you see, ever since I can remember

it has been my dream to someday

get engaged at Lake Michigan.

My dream became reality even

without Jack ever knowing that.

I also always wanted my future husband to be able

to pick my ring out without my help

and Jack did just that.

He chose an absolute gorgeous ring

and it will always be so much more

special because of that.

I did get a book from him that day as well -

The Bride's Book of Lists

He knows me all too well.  :)

Jack and I are so thrilled as we start this next

phase of life together and we are even

more excited to see what God has in the future for us!

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