11 years ago today we got engaged! (And the only reason I know the exact date is because my mom bought me a Christmas ornament with the date engraved on it!) 🙂
James’ plan was to take me to the Fort Worth Botanical Gardens and propose there, but when we pulled up, the gates were closed for some reason. James then had to quickly think, because his mom and sister were going to secretly find us there to video tape and take pictures! This was before cell phones were popular, so he just thought his mom and sister wouldn’t be able to find us, and he went to the nearby Trinity park. I had no clue that anything was up. We walked around the park and stopped at a grassy bridge. He pulled out his Bible and read Ephesians 5:25-27 “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.” Again, I did not think anything special was going on. Just James trying to spiritually lead our relationship. He then began washing my feet. Still, no clue. I thought he was being very sweet though, (not to mention super spiritual!) 😉 While he was washing my feet, I saw James’ mom and sister behind a nearby tree! (They drove around and found us!) My first reaction to James was, “Why is your mom taping us? This is a personal moment!” Still, no clue from me. Well, they thought I knew what was going on because I saw them, so they started coming in closer snapping pictures and taking video. I just got embarrassed. That’s when James bends down on one knee…
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| this is the actual moment! |
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| sorry for the bad copy, but it’s all I have! Me hugging James in disbelief. |
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| James’ turn |
the paquettes 