A Peek at a Proposal

My oldest daughter got engaged this summer. It was a wonderful time of excitement, family and celebration. Trey, my future son-in-law allowed us to be a part of the day. Both families went early to Christ Church in St. Simons Island, GA to witness the event from afar. We set up the site per his exact instructions then found our places behind the church to wait and watch. My heart is still full from the experience. It was a beautiful day. A great way to begin a new life. It set the groundwork for their foundation they will build upon during their marriage... take a peek!

This is the scene that awaited her. Did I mention that she had no idea what was about to happen?

When she saw this, of course, she knew that something was up. He sat her down and told her not to speak. Just listen. He had a lot to say. They began by taking communion together remembering what Christ had done for them separately and agreeing to join together in covenant.

He then washed her feet symbolizing his willingness to serve her and to be a servant with her in their new life together.

He then read to her from the new Bible that was inscribed with her new last name. He read from Ephesians 5. And then he turned to Proverbs 31:10. That passage was marked by the ribbon mark and another very special gift.

Then the time came... "Will you marry me and spend a lifetime with me?"

She said... "Yes!!!!"

We all began to emerge from our hiding places. Carefully entering into this emotional scene. As he prayed over her and she recovered from all that she had just heard and seen, we surrounded them with our presence, our love, our commitment and our excitement. She turned around and the first thing she saw was her daddy...

It was a great day. A day that we were blessed to be a part of. A day that was documented in pictures. A day that is etched forever in our hearts and minds. A day that glorified the Lord. And now the fun begins. The planning. The preparations. The excitement leading up to that day in June.