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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Big Reveal

Today's post is what I like to think of as a multi-media extravaganza.  And, if you'll just bear with me, I think it will certainly enhance your post-reading experience.  Please note the youtube video embedded below.

Trust me on this one... Click play, then wait for the video to start to scroll down and read the rest of this entry.  Don't worry, I'll wait.









Is it playing yet?









Okay.  Ready?









We're ENGAGED!  It's a long story, but the main points are these:  On Sunday night, Mr. Right got down on one knee, pulled out the most beautiful ring I've ever seen and asked me to be his wife.  I said yes.  I can honestly say I've never been happier in my life.


The long and detailed version is this:  We've been working on this for a while, but Mr. Right's family wasn't happy about his decision to marry me and he's been trying hard to get them on board.  This has resulted in a whole lotta life stress for all of us, especially him.

Last week everything boiled over, and after discussing things with our pastor, Mr. Right agreed to go away for 48 hours to decide whether we should get finally get married or go our separate ways.  He left on Thursday night.  Needless to say, I was a bit of a basket case.  I knew that at the end of the weekend we would either be engaged or apart for good. No pressure, right?  He planned to come back on Saturday night and let me know his decision.

I muddled through work on Friday, spent some time with some really good (and very patient) friends that evening, then curled up in bed with my laptop and watched the entire first season of Downton Abbey on Saturday.  (Just as an aside -- Love. That. Show.)

Around 5 on Saturday afternoon, he called to tell me he was going to stay where he was for another night.  I was pretty sure this meant we were through, but tried to keep an open mind.  At 7 am on Sunday, while I was getting ready for church, Mr. right turned up in my bathroom and said this:  "You're my one."  I may have swooned just a little bit.

We spent a really fun day together, and while I was cooking dinner, Mr. Right called me over to come look at the view of the mountains with him (to his credit, he did wait until I'd washed the raw chicken gunk off my hands).  When I got there, he said the most wonderful, romantic, sweetest words I'd ever heard and while I was staring at him,  he got down on one knee, produced a jawdroppingly beautiful ring...

(Proof)

And asked me to be his wife.  Contrary to all my best efforts, I immediately burst into tears, then pulled myself together and said yes.  I couldn't have asked for a better proposal, a more perfect ring or a more wonderful guy.

Now comes the part where we live happily ever after.  I can't wait.


ps.  Now also comes the part where life begins to return to normal and I have time for things like knitting and blogging every so often.  Awesome!

pps. I'm also linking up to WIPW today, even though there's not a stitch of knitting in this post, because that's where all my friends hang out.  And Frontier Dreams, too.  Forgive me?

31 comments:

  1. I am so happy for you Paula. You so deserve to be happy. That ring is pretty gorgeous too. I know you and Mr Right have had difficulties in the past, but now you know that he is marrying you despite all the adversities that may come. He is going in to this with his eyes wide open and knows that you belong in his life, no matter what may come. The struggles mean that you know you will be able to cope with all that life throws at you, as a couple.

    I wish you both much joy!

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  2. Congratulations!! Seeing you look so happy brought tears to my eyes. And what a ring! ; ) I wish you both nothing more than a lifetime of being together. Life has many ups and downs but everything is easier and better with your partner by your side. xxx
    (and as an aside: Downton Abbey - love it!)

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  3. You're forgiven, I'm sure. And congratulations :)

    (Here via Tami's)

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  4. Hooray! Oh congratulations, Paula! All of your waiting has paid off! Oh and the ring! It is so beautiful! You two are so great together, I wish you both years and years of happiness! This is definitely a prelude to an amazing wedding too! Congrats!

    I think that everyone should turn to Downton Abbey when in times of need, it is guaranteed that no matter how much drama you have going on in your life, you still could never top Downton.

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  5. Congrats, lady :)

    Random question that you don't have to answer: Why was his family not on board? You seem just lovely and I can't imagine what would cause them to think differently. So, I'm just curious and you really don't have to answer if you don't want to.

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  6. LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG THIS WAS SO CUTE!! The song is still playing in the background and I can't stop giggling! Congratulations!!!! Gorgeous ring!!!!!!

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  7. congratulations!

    (of course, you realize "normal" comes after planning the wedding, right? ;)

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  8. PAULA!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! What a roller coaster of a weekend (I would have been freaking out too), but what a great ending! Congrats again and I hope you will share the planning with us too! :-)

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  9. I am so happy for you, this is fantastic news! Congratulations! You deserve to be happy and I'm so pleased Mr Right made the right decision! And WOW what a ring!!!

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  10. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  11. woooooohoooooo - I am so very happy for you both!

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  12. Awwwwwwww, you guys are so CUTE! Love your story and a huge CONGRATULATIONS! Yup, I'm yelling in all caps. Here's to happy endings!

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  13. oh thats fantastic news Paula. I'm so happy for you. How exciting.
    (you can live with horrid inlaws - both my husband and i do ;) )
    What will you knit for your wedding outfit?????
    V excited to hear wedding updates.
    Have you stopped grinning yet?
    xxxx

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  14. Congratulations!!! And yes, Hallelujah! I know that it has been a long journey for you both to get to this wonderful place. I am so happy for you! That ring is gorgeous...Mr. Right has veeerrryyy good taste in jewelry and fiancées!

    And now we get to plan your wedding (squeals of excitement)!!!

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  15. Congratulations, stunning ring, hope you will both be very happy

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  16. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

    Ooops, I mean, "Best Wishes!" Yes, it's one of our weird Southern traditions...the bride is told, "Best Wishes". You wouldn't want to imply that she is to be congratulated for catching a man, as if it's an achievement...since of course she would need no special luck, skill or wiles to do so, being naturally fabulous and to be desired by all. =) So instead, it's "best wishes" (as my hubby says, "good luck with that guy!" LOL!!!) The groom is told, "Congratulations," as he should be so lucky to have such a wonderful catch...so pass that on to Mr. Right for me. ;)

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  17. AWESOME!!! I can't imagine how difficult the waiting must have been, hopefully his parents will wise up. But, he can't let them interfere with whom he loves. And the song....perfect. I always get goosebumps when I hear that. I'm soooooooo happy for you both. You didn't say how the pastor responded about this...did he give him advice or was he more of listener? Curious. AND...showing the ring off on that brilliant yarn...well done.

    My best to you both as you approach this new phase in your life.

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  18. Yes, I would say that this news qualifies as a WIP, "Wedding Impending Promises"! Hope he gets the family thing smoothed out! As of June 2, I will have been very happily married for 28 yrs. We made a deal when we married, his family is his problem and my family is my problem. I don't take anything they have to say to heart - NOT MY PROBLEM! After about 10 yrs he wanted to trade families, I said "No"! lol
    willow4

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  19. What fabulous news! Congratulations to you both. I love your ring-in-yarn photo, it's gorgeous.

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  20. Congratulations to you both!!! You've both come through a difficult time to get to this place and I very happy for you that there's a happy ending to your story.

    Best to you and him now and in the future.

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  21. WOW! That is wonderful news. Here's wishing you guys the best.

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  22. Awwwww, how wonderful! Congratulations! The ring is gorgeous! I really hope his family can come around and see what a lovely person you are! All the best :-)

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  23. That's so wonderful. What an awful wait for you, but so important for him to really know what's right. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness, what a special couple xx

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  24. Congratulations, you are forgiven. If a marriage isn't a WIP, I don't know what is!

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  25. Congratulations!! I hope his family can come onboard and be happy for you both too.

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  26. Congratulations! I hope the future is smooth and easy for you now, but whatever happens you'll be together :)

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  27. Congratulations! That is one stunner of a ring. And I think you could totally call this a WIP :D

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  28. CONGRATULATIONS! That is a beautiful ring, and I wish you all the happiness in the world!

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  29. What a lovely post, and beautiful ring. Congratulations.

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