While browsing my subscriptions on Google Reader I noticed I was more likely to read entries with pictures or a video attached to them. Starting last week, I’ve resolved to pique your interest with at least one exciting piece of visual stimulus per post. TheGrabbleBlog has pictures. So read it!
Speaking of pictures, Meg and I have posted some engagement photos on Flickr. Beware. It’s not for the squeamish. You know how much we like each other.
I sought the blessing of my (now)fiancee’s parents before popping the big question. And I’m so glad I did. The entire conversation was secretly recorded and you can listen to it here. Perhaps I should explain this ritual a little more, since it has of late become a less common practice. My intention was to state my intentions. The AoM website calls this ritual “Asking a Woman’s Father For Her Hand In Marriage” (a very helpful article, by the way).
Without reservation, I commend this tradition of seeking parental blessings to all men desiring the lifetime commitment of marriage. It was startling to hear myself say “I love Megan.” I didn’t expect it to be so jarring, so profound. I mean, it’s awfully easy to tell Meg that I love her. Yet I can’t put my finger down on a specific time (before the parental conversation) when I’ve told another person: “I love her.” It was an utterly new and glorious feeling. Try it. Though similar, “I love you” and “I love her” evoke different gut reactions. Nowadays this proud announcement of romantic love has a habit of quite simply rolling off my tongue. A very good thing indeed.
If a successful proposal and ensuing engagement won’t spur me to revive the blog, probably nothing will. Anyway, some of you may have received this email from me. It’s a little paragraph that goes like:
“On Saturday morning, (Aug 16th 2008) I got down on one knee (maybe both) and proposed to the lovely Megan Mathews. She said yes! And I’m very happy. Just wanted to share the news cos you all are friends. Take care, and I hope all is well with you.”
I am now a happy, engaged man with thoughts to share and juicy secrets to unveil. If you would like a brief rundown of the proposal, head over to Meg’s blog.
Grandville, MI – 16 Aug. 2008— The lovely Megan Anne Mathews agreed to be my wife! YES!!
