We're Engaged!
Joey's story- So, Jen and I are now engaged. She said yes! I'm not sure what kind of high-powered prescription drugs she was on, but she actually agreed to marrying me. While I would love to continue the suspense I figured that we'll go ahead and tell you how it happened (especially for all you malicious gossips and those people with too much time on their hands).
We got up this morning really early and went to Pretty Place to watch the sunrise. If you want to know more about it you can look it up here... http://www.campgreenville.org/chapel.htm. We sat there for a while and took lots of pictures of the gorgeous sunrise - some of which you can see below. For those of you who haven't been there we highly recommend going sometime. Then after the other shutter bugs left I read some Scripture about the wonder of God's creation. Somehow I magically transitioned into reading some verses that remind me of Jen (see previous post - by the way, I never asked her to come sit beside me while I was doing this, she just made the move on her own - I guess she hasn't read Ephesians 5 yet. We'll have to work on that!). Then we prayed together, after which I told her we weren't just there for the amazing sunrise. I then got down on one knee, told her how beautiful she was and that I loved her, and asked her to be my wife. She said Yes!
A few tears, an hour drive, and one bathroom stop later we were back at her house to celebrate with her family. Apparently the crying was contagious, because her mom and sister got in on the act as well.
Jen's take on things- Ok, so that is pretty much right (although I'm not so sure about his interpretation of Ephesians 5! :) ). Today has been amazing- I think I've been glowing all day- smiling so much my face hurts!! I told Joey I felt like I was dreaming, to which he responded with a kind pinch (several times) to assure me of the reality of it all. I tried to take a nap this afternoon (the day started so early) but I was so excited and my ring was sparkling so much- I just couldn't sleep! Joey did a terrific job picking out an absolutely gorgeous ring and proposing in the perfect way- I couldn't imagine it being any better. I'm so thankful to God for him and can't wait to be his wife.
We got up this morning really early and went to Pretty Place to watch the sunrise. If you want to know more about it you can look it up here... http://www.campgreenville.org/chapel.htm. We sat there for a while and took lots of pictures of the gorgeous sunrise - some of which you can see below. For those of you who haven't been there we highly recommend going sometime. Then after the other shutter bugs left I read some Scripture about the wonder of God's creation. Somehow I magically transitioned into reading some verses that remind me of Jen (see previous post - by the way, I never asked her to come sit beside me while I was doing this, she just made the move on her own - I guess she hasn't read Ephesians 5 yet. We'll have to work on that!). Then we prayed together, after which I told her we weren't just there for the amazing sunrise. I then got down on one knee, told her how beautiful she was and that I loved her, and asked her to be my wife. She said Yes!
A few tears, an hour drive, and one bathroom stop later we were back at her house to celebrate with her family. Apparently the crying was contagious, because her mom and sister got in on the act as well.
Jen's take on things- Ok, so that is pretty much right (although I'm not so sure about his interpretation of Ephesians 5! :) ). Today has been amazing- I think I've been glowing all day- smiling so much my face hurts!! I told Joey I felt like I was dreaming, to which he responded with a kind pinch (several times) to assure me of the reality of it all. I tried to take a nap this afternoon (the day started so early) but I was so excited and my ring was sparkling so much- I just couldn't sleep! Joey did a terrific job picking out an absolutely gorgeous ring and proposing in the perfect way- I couldn't imagine it being any better. I'm so thankful to God for him and can't wait to be his wife.
posted by Joey and Jen @ 11:05 PM
2 Comments:
At 5:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
Congrats, congrats, congrats! We are so excited for you two, and can't wait to hear more about the plans as they come into place. We love you! Ginny and Brandon
At 8:47 PM,
Amanda said…
Congratulations Joey and Jen! I'm so excited for the two of you! It has been great to see how the Lord has worked in your lives and in your relationship over the past few months!
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