How He Did It
18 November 2006The evening began with a nice dinner in Progreso, Mexico, right across the border, at what is turning out to be one of our regular restaurants, Angel’s. After having a fun time eating, we spent the drive back home talking. Along the way, Joel said he felt led to stop by the church and spend some time in prayer together. So, before going home, we went to the church, just the two of us, and knelt before the cross toward the back of the church where candles were already lit from the service that had taken place that evening. After a time of prayer, we sat quietly for a moment, soaking in the peace that surrounded us. Then, Joel said that his feet were starting to hurt, so I stood up to go. While Joel was still on his knees, he looked up at me and said, “Well, while you’re up there…” and then proceeded to ask me to marry him in the most beautiful and perfect way. Of course, I began to cry, and said “yes.”
The End. 
6 Responses to “How He Did It”
November 19th, 2006 saat: 1:35 pm
Joel-Congrats cuz! We’re very happy for you and glad you’ll be joining the married club! Marriage is great and it’s great to know that you’ll be marrying your best friend!
Tessi-One of the first things Pete said after he heard the news was that he’s happy someone will be in his club; the cousin-in-law club! He’s been lonely for 4 1/2 yrs and needed new members!
But seriously for both of you, congratulations because marriage is the best!
Love you both,
Pete, Leah and baby K (we’ll let you know about that little miracle very soon)
November 19th, 2006 saat: 6:16 pm
YAY! Well done Joel
Ring is gorgeous!
-Phil and Ruth Jensen
November 20th, 2006 saat: 3:14 pm
woo hoo joel !! i’m so excited for you both!! sorry i woke you up the other day!!…i was way too excited !! you both are so cute together!! take care- love yah!
your cousin- jami !!
November 22nd, 2006 saat: 12:46 pm
Tessi- I haven’t even gotten to talk to you since I heard. You’re my first sister!
I hope to talk to you soon.
Love you both.
Sister Suzi
November 28th, 2006 saat: 5:40 pm
Congratulations! I saw this post show up on Joel’s blog, but when I went to comment, it was gone! Many years to you both.
December 19th, 2006 saat: 10:12 am
Tessi-
I’m so happy for you- Joel must be quite a guy to snag ya! In your photos you two look like you fit- fun and crazy! The ring is so you, Tess! Blessings to you both and hope you can savor this special engagement time, lots of love, Casey Manes
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