Sheila Day 11
I remember a year ago, I was wondering if Jesse was EVER going to propose to my baby girl! As Christmas came and went, I was really questioning if he was soon ready. In the past, Jesse had always talked to me and asked for help when picking out a piece of jewelry for Rah, and I just could not imagine that he would not ask me to help with something as significant as an engagement ring. All of the kids were staying with me, we were laughing and talking, when the subject came up. No sign of anything from Jesse and I was starting to get concerned.
I knew that Sarah was hoping for an engagement on their 7th anniversary which was January 4. They had planned a trip to Texas where they would hang out with Jesse's buddy Zach to ring in the New Year. I felt that sinking feeling in my stomach as each day ticked by. And then the phone call from Jesse came!!!! He was so dang cute as he told me that he had been looking at rings and needed some help! Sweet baby Jesus THANK GOD! I had made plans to head down to Fargo to sneak and meet him, and as it often does, life happens. SNOW STORM! No travels and no chance to help him pick out a ring.
Jesse is an amazing young man and I am so lucky that he loves my daughter the way that he does. He is really a blessing in our lives and I felt so honored that he would even ask me to be a part of the ring choice . . . I cried and struggled to contain my excitement. I had a secret and I could not tell a soul! I did not get to go and help Jesse pick out a ring, but he called me, texted pictures, and we eliminated some. THEN he picked out the one she got all on his own. It was gorgeous and I knew that it was perfect for Sarah . . . just like he is!
Jesse did everything right. He asked Rah's papa for his permission, and then he tucked that ring into his luggage and the pair was off. NOW, I have to tell you, I knew for 8, count them 8 long days . . . 8 very,very,very long days that this young man was going to ask my daughter to marry him! I listened as people speculated if they would get engaged on their trip. I knew, but I played totally DUMB! I wanted so desperately to tell someone, but I kept the secret inside. I even looked at the ring picture a few times just to remind myself that this was indeed happening. I have never felt so excited for something to happen for two people I love. Jesse and Sarah have loved each other since he was 15 and she was 17. I have watched them be friends, laugh together, wrestle often, and just have fun. I could not wait for this new chapter of their lives to start.
On the night of their anniversary, Jesse proposed at a beautiful restaurant where the two were all alone outside by the fire. It was a magical night for them and I was so happy that this moment had finally come. God has blessed me with a beautiful daughter-in-law, and now I will soon be blessed with a wonderful son-in-law. Sigh . . . my little family is such a gift.
Yesterday, my invitation arrived and today, there were shower pictures courtesy of my sister Dawn who is a photographer. Their dream is finally becoming a reality and I wish them a lifetime of happily ever afters.
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I wish I could stop thinking about the wedding so much but it's literally on my mind ALL the time! When I'm lying in bed at night trying to fall asleep, I'm thinking about the wedding. The first thing I think about in the morning is the wedding. Last night, I dreamt about the wedding, which was not the first time. I can't help it, I am SOOOOO EXCITED!!
I have been dreaming about my wedding day my whole life. When I was little, I always wondered what type of boy would capture my heart. I wondered how I would get engaged, who would be my bridesmaids, what my bridal shower and bachelorette party would be like, where my reception would be, how many people would come, what my first dance song would be, etc. You name it, I thought about it.
When Jesse and I first met, I knew pretty quickly that we would get married one day. I don't like the idea of love at first sight, but that's kind of what it felt like when I saw Jesse. Of course I thought he was super cute, but there was something deeper down in my belly that felt an emotion that I had never felt before. I like to think it was love. Now, all that being said, I didn't think I would have to wait seven years to get engaged, but I did, and it was worth it.
Shortly after our engagement night, I knew who my bridesmaids were going to be. I have seven of them, which is more than I used to think I would have! My cousin Mariah is my maid of honor, and my bridesmaids are my sister in law, Sam, my other cousin Paige, and then my friends Lauren, Brittany G, Kate, and Brittney O. I'm blessed with an amazing group of friends! The bachelorette is coming up in about a month, and I know we're going to have a BLAST.
My bridal shower was absolutely perfect. Mariah, Mom, and my Aunt Dawn did an amazing job! There were snowflake decorations, pictures of Jesse and I, balloons, hot chocolate, and delicious food! But the best part was all the people who were there to support me. My bridesmaids all made it, which I was thrilled about as they do not all live in Thief River. Most of my family and some of Jesse's family came, along with several other family friends. Auntie Dawn was being the wonderful photographer that she always is and she made sure to capture every moment. The pictures are amazing! Especially the ones of Mom and I. Looking at those pictures brought me right back to the day of the shower. I loved watching Mom be the mother of the bride. She was soaking up every moment just as much as I was. Mom has always been very selfless, which is evident especially when it comes to the wedding. All she cares about is that I look beautiful and I enjoy every moment, she often forgets about herself. She wants my wedding to be perfect. I know it will be.
Sarah
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