But I have an excuse…
We’re engaged!!!
& will be married 1 August 2009!
He asked me to go hiking on a familiar trail of ours, a trail that we discovered on his birthday. For Missouri winters, the weather was a rarity- soft blue skies, a 70s-style sort-of yellow grass, pleasant winds. During our hike, we came upon a creek we had, this past summer, soaked our bare feet in. This winter, the creek was frozen; we were able to walk across the ice- it was something special. The significance of seasons shown through this trail harmonizes so well with our love. As we walked up the hill, overlooking the country side, Luke asked if we could stop. He put down his backpack, he put down his camera; he held me. Soon enough, he pulled something out of his pocket & got down on one knee- it was the ring! A soft pearl & gold band- a beauty found only at an antique store! “Will you marry me?” Of course!!!!
With this year, for me, comes the appreciation for seasons. He came back in summertime, full of smiles, laughter, bare feet & now we’re creating a forever life together starting in the winter, full of white snow, pink cheeks, dead pastures. Both lovely & so very unique.
I hope in these six months, I will be surrounded by God’s love in preparation for joining as one. We’re so young and so new, so our love will be, too. This is in our hearts, lets make a life together!
love,
Natalie