I'm engaged!

“This is the first day of my life
I swear I was born right in the doorway
I went out in the rain suddenly everything changed
They're spreading blankets on [concrete]

Yours is the first face that I saw
I think I was blind before I met you
Now I don't know where I am
I don't know where I've been
But I know where I want to go

And so I thought I'd let you know
That these things take forever
I especially am slow
But I realize that I need you
And I wondered if I could come home

Remember the time you drove all night
Just to meet me in the morning
And I thought it was strange you said everything changed
You felt as if you'd just woke up
And you said "this is the first day of my life
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you
But now I don't care I could go anywhere with you
And I'd probably be happy"

So if you want to be with me
With these things there's no telling
We just have to wait and see
But I'd rather be working for a paycheck
Than waiting to win the lottery
Besides maybe this time is different”

This song will forever hold a special place in my heart.  A week ago today Scott asked me the most important question that made me feel like the most special girl in the world.  And, I said yes… of course.

So, here’s how it happened. 

Preface::  Last Thursday Scott got a group of my friends to take me to get my nails done.  This isn’t something we typically do but I was so excited about it I didn’t think twice about the potential of what it could have been for… Mind you, I have always asked that Scott make sure my nails are pretty when he proposed and have always assured him this is how I would find out that he was about to propose… (No one ever surprises me).  It’s the most attention my hands will ever receive – at least they should be pretty!

Proposal::  On Friday, March 7^th, Scott and I were planning to head to Orlando so we could go to Disney the following morning.  Knowing I hadn’t packed and had a ton to do before leaving town, I left work a few minutes early.  Like I always do, I called Scott as I left the office to find out how late he’d be at work (he “thought” he’d have a late day and not be home until 6 or later.)  This wasn’t the case and he reassured me he’d be to my house by 5:30 so we could hit the road.  Well, our conversation ended, as Scott is not much of a talker, and I proceeded to drive home.  When I pulled into the driveway I noticed a note on my door with a string attached (what looked like a key in my front lock) so I started to get slightly concerned.  I slowly approached the door to find a hand written note beginning with the phrase, “Let’s play a game!”  As I opened the door I was overwhelmed at the site of rose pedals and candles that filled the room.  There were six notes scattered throughout the house, each with a reminder of something that happened in that location… such as our first kiss in the entryway. In order to know which note to read, there was twine hung that pointed me in the right direction.  The last note was in the kitchen with a memory of the first time Scott noticed me (doing dishes at our city group). 

That was the final note that led me to the back patio.  When I opened the curtains my heart (and jaw) dropped.  I couldn’t believe what I saw.  The love of my life was sitting in a chair with his guitar in hand on a blanket with rose pedals scattered ever so gently.  Scott started singing “First Day of My Life” by Bright Eyes which about brought me to tears.  If I wasn’t overcome with shock, I would have been balling (thankful for the shock crushing that emotion).  It was the most romantic proposal and I could not have dreamt of anything better, not to mention my ring is absolutely gorgeous.  Let’s just say, God knows what He’s doing and His plans are so much bigger than I can begin to fathom.  I am so thankful for the opportunity to marry my best friend.