I'm going to try my absolute hardest to explain the magic that was Friday. I got engaged to the love of my life and best friend :)
On Friday, I told Spencer I really wanted to go to Pandapas Pond and hammock! We went to get my car inspected and drove to the pond that was only 10 minutes away. We fought against the bugs that were flocking around Spencer's good smelling hair and found a perfect place to hammock. We stayed for only about an hour as the bugs did not go away and I was super hungry...per usual. We got subs at Firehouse afterwards and then went back to my place for a little bit. Spencer was adamant about leaving to go get my car inspected and I couldn't figure out why...we had plenty of time before out commitment at Sinkland Farms later. I could tell that he wanted to leave, though, so we went to get my car.
On the drive to Sinkland, I couldn't help but think of what an amazing day it had been. Spencer and I did something adventurous, which we strive to do but it rarely happens. We had spent a ton of time together and we only had one car, which kind of made me feel like I was married to him. I had to rely on him all day to get me places and it wasn't really an option to leave each other and do our own thing. It felt good, really good. I had gotten butterflies in my stomach a few times already that day and I had no idea what was about to happen.
To make this day even better, we were going to Sinkland farms for a party with Spencer's family. We were arriving earlier than everyone else to help set up tables and chairs. We pulled up to the building that the party was supposed to be in and I realized they hadn't cleared the space. Going into problem-solving mode, I immediately started trying to figure out if we were in the wrong building, or if the people who worked there had forgotten about the party. Spencer just took my hand and kept walking. I continued freaking out until he finally said, "Maria, let's just walk. There isn't a party."
This is when I figured it out. My heart dropped, I became pale, and started to cry. Spencer then proceeded to take my hand and walk with me for probably half a mile. He started by saying "We've been together for 5 years, 2 months, and 1 day now." He then proceeded to talk about asking my dad, how he wouldn't want to be with anyone else, and how he wanted to always keep God at the center of our relationship. He said many many more things that I honestly don't remember all that well.
We finally got down to the bottom of the hill and he proposed. It was perfect.
We then took some pictures with our friend Nathan who had been hiding in the bushes in head to toe camouflage for probably close to an hour (thanks for being amazing). Then we headed back to my apartment where my amazing roommate Caylin had planned for my closest family members and friends to be gathered.
I love how the wonderful day with my boyfriend turned into the day he became so much more. October 23, 2015 was the day that I committed to a life with this man. It was a day that I will always remember.
The Lord has been so good to us. I have a piece of his love in the tangible form of Spencer here on this Earth and I get to love him forever. What an absolute blessing. We are so thankful that Jesus sent his son to die for us so that we may know this type of love with one another.
Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17
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