When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. ~Nora Ephron
With fifty roses in his arms, he pulled out the single white rose, knelt on his knee by a horse-drawn carriage and asked, "Will you marry me?" And our Emily has not stopped smiling since. We've rejoiced while listening to her story over and over, sharing the exciting news with all the special people in her life. Social media brought many congratulations as her friends rejoiced with her.
We shared with Jonathon that Emily comes from a long line of happy marriages. I don't know how far back it goes, but at least to her great grandparents.
Having a happy marriage doesn't mean life is a storybook tale. There are hard times in business, sons and grandsons go off to war, cancer grows, loved ones die and stress hits. But it's in the way we face the hardships that decides their impact on a marriage.
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Jonathon and Emily will have occasions that bring joy to them. It's a joy to share life and love. Yet life will also bring them challenges and heartaches. Their love will last a lifetime if they keep God's hand covering theirs.
It's not easy giving our children away. Yet, it's how God planned it. Jonathon gave RB his word that he'll be the spiritual leader of their home. We know he'll cherish her. And we gain another son.
So for now, eyes are sparkling and we are planning. December 2014 seems like a long time off, yet I know it will be here quickly. One more marriage built on God's foundation. Their love growing in His.
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CONGRATS TO DEAR Emily, SO VERY HAPPY FOR HER. pRAYING FOR THE UPCOMING WEDDING.
Awww... so sweet! Congrats to Emily -- happy wedding planning!
Beautiful - and what a romantic proposal :)
congratulations to the young folks and as long as they walk with God, chase after His heart, they'll do well.
Congratulations to Emily and Jonathon - and of course, to the whole family! What a joyous occasion for all!
GOD BLESS!
How beautifully romantic. Such a happy time for you all.
I wish you all e blessed time! December is coming soon!
A sweet story and I wish them the best.
very sweet :)
Congratulations on your new son! What a beautiful story! He seems like such a fine young man and I am very happy that your Emily found someone worthy of her love!
Divorce is unknown in our family too. I think that tradition keeps couples trying harder when problems arise.
Looking forward to seeing what you have planned for December 2014!
Pamela,
What a delight to read of this happy young couple! May they be graciously blessed and upheld by the Lord, through thick and thin!! They look SO happy :)
Truly beautiful story and young couple, and a romantic proposal. A marriage built on God, the solid rock, will stand.
What a beautiful story. I pray they will have a long and happy lie together as her heritage suggests. Yes, it is difficult to see your child grown and leave the coup, but that's the way of things. They will visit often I'm sure. The photos are a joy..
Hi Pam! What sweet pictures! You have to love a guy who will give your little girl fifty roses.
Now you welcome another life into your family. Blessings to you! And how beautiful that you are so filled with the love of God, and praising him for the legacy of marriage in your clan.
Ceil
what a wonderful romantic proposal! :)
Lovely photos to share! :)
Congratulations. They sound very happy and delightful for each other.
Congratulations to you and to Jonathon and Emily! Yes, Dec 14 will be here in the blink of an eye!
Absolutely beautiful and precious! So happy for them :)
Hugs and blessings to you!
Congratulations to Emily and Johnathon, and may they both enjoy each other and the life before them. Yes, there may be tears, and struggles, but together they will make it!
Oh, this is wonderful! Congratulations! You are so right about marriage being so much more than a storybook tale. Facing the difficulties that come, together, with a shared faith in God, makes all the difference. We are learning that and I'm grateful for the generational knowledge in our families, too. God bless!
Congratulations! What a wonderful, exciting time for all of you!
Congratulations Pamela, and to your Emily as well! What fun. :)
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Congratulations to the bride an groom! Also to you Pamela! Such good news but yes a change for you! I pray you will have a happy transitioning! :)
Congratulations! So excited for you and for Emily. I think you have given her such a great balance of expectations for married life.
I am so glad you stopped by my blog today so I could find you! you are quite inspirational! Congrats to your sweet Emily. Susan
Congratulations! So happy to hear it and such a sweet story too. 50 roses! Wow! That would have had me in tears.
So precious and beautiful and sweet. I love new love with young couples. Their faces radiate with joy and happiness.
Congratulations, how romantic.
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