First of all, I finally got everything packed and moved to San Antonio. Talk about a busy week. I spent a week packing the rest of my stuff, then spent all day Friday and then Saturday morning loading a U-Haul trailer. Thank you Lord for the help of a very wonderful neighbor, that pretty much helped me all week, and for my parents, who stopped by to help on Saturday morning.
I drove the trailer to San Antonio on Saturday and Ben and the girls helped get everything unloaded that evening. I am still amazed at how much stuff I had stuffed into that tiny apartment! After unpacking the trailer, it looked like my apartment had exploded here in San Antonio, LOL. I spent the next week getting things put away.
The most awesome part of getting here happened later that evening. Ben and I were sitting out on the back patio, enjoying the evening and relaxing for a bit. After a while, he got up and went inside for a bit and then brought his laptop back outside with him. I didn't really think anything of it. Then, he called for the three girls and had them come outside as well. Okay, I knew something was up at that point, but still didn't know what was going on. Ben proceeded to read something he had written for me. A proposal! It was fantastic - I will post it, of course. The girls were excited too. One of them was squealing very loudly while the other two hugged one another and jumped up and down in a circle. It was too cute!
So, here are a couple pictures of the ring. I absolutely love it!
I picked out this ring a while back, but I had no idea he had already ordered it. Apparently it arrived on Friday, so he officially proposed on Saturday. Ben isn't too good at keeping gifts a secret for very long, LOL.
The setting is called Open Arms. I think this setting is absolutely perfect, considering Ben has three beautiful daughters that have welcomed me with open arms.
And here is the proposal he had written previously and read to me that evening:
"I love you more then words can describe. This has been a surreal experience. God has truly moved through our relationship. And has answered our prayers. I am asking you right now Naomi Cox if you will join me on a Journey. This journey will not be easy nor will it be anything we can’t handle with Gods help. With Gods hand holding ours he will guide us through. This journey will be a wonderful adventure. So I am asking you today to take my hand and be my wife and share this adventure with me. Through all that life brings, bad or good, may we grow together in love eternal, and grow in our faith and love in Jesus Christ. May we be a light to those that live in darkness, and an example to our kids as to what a Godly house should be. I want no one other then you to share this journey with me. Till we reach the end and are taken to see our maker may we bless each other with our love for one another and our love for others. It would be a great honor if you would become my wife. Will you Marry me I love you."
Of course, I said YES! : ))
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