After raining on Thanksgiving, the sun came out and the weather was perfect.
We had a call a few weeks ago from the guy who has been the special, special boyfriend of our oldest daughter. We've known him since grade school. They learned to line dance with their Texas classmates during Go Texas Days and went through confirmation classes together. I think he was part of a crew that (secretly) decorated our house with toilet paper during a fifth grade girls' slumber party. He's been around so long he's almost one of our own, it seems. His mother and I served on the PTA and she was on the board with me of the dance cotillion classes.
He asked for our daughter's hand in marriage and asked us to give our blessings. We did. He has been so respectful of our daughter and of us; he has had our blessings for a long, long time. Little sister, who NEVER keeps a secret, overheard (it is very hard not to be overheard in our little bird perch place). We knew how and when he was to propose. He asked us to be there, along with his family. With his mother's help, he orchestrated the most perfect proposal. My eyes weren't the only ones tearing up.
Our daughter had no idea. Little sister and brother kept the secret.
It was such a romantic, perfect, auspicious day. The sun was streaming through the trees, making the day sparkle. The air was crisp and fresh after the rains of Thanksgiving. The love and hope was touchable, tangible and there, for all of us who love them, to share.
Lovely story! I like the light of your photo.
Posted by: Claude | November 26, 2006 at 04:24 AM
How romantic. What a gentleman to ask permission for your daughters hand in marriage. Congratulation to you all.
Posted by: janet | November 26, 2006 at 06:19 AM
And that is exactly the way it should be done. I hope I shall be so priveledged (Times Five, you know) with my daughters.
Posted by: merry mama | November 26, 2006 at 05:47 PM
This is so touching. Congratulations, what a wonderful addition to your family!
Posted by: Mamacita | November 26, 2006 at 07:30 PM
What lovely, wonderful news, shared so beautifully! Congratulations to your daughter! And to you all!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 28, 2006 at 05:10 PM
Your future son-in-law sounds like a fantastic addition to your family. I wish them many years of happiness, humor, and love!
Posted by: Andie D. | November 28, 2006 at 09:29 PM
Tell me which of these three to nominate!! I'm stuck. I loved this one, I loved the "Will you Marry ME?" post and I loved the "Skating Through Life" Post. They are all so good. Which one do you want to see on Perfect Post?
Posted by: merry mama | November 29, 2006 at 09:00 AM
Ms. Merry Mama -- You are too sweet and kind to think of honoring any of my writings! I would never think of judging my own writing in any way other than to try to correct facts or typos! You made my day with your comment!
Posted by: MotherPie | November 30, 2006 at 04:22 PM
Wow, congratulations to your daughter and to the entire family!! I think it's awesome that your future son-in-law asked for your daughter's hand in marriage. How amazing!
Posted by: Nancy | December 04, 2006 at 11:58 AM