A Special Night for Our Little Girl
Tonite, our little girl is getting engaged to the man of her dreams and she doesn't even suspect it.
Three days ago her (to be) fiance, whom we affectionately call our "boyfriend-in-law," called to say he was nearby and asked if he could come over. "Sure," I said, "but your sweetie isn't here." Minutes later he was at the door and immediately rushed to the bathroom, which, to me explained why he needed to stop by.
"Mom" and I were just putzing around in the kitchen when Eric approached us with purpose in his eyes and we both knew what was coming next....the respectfully thought out speech which would lead up to the request for the hand of our daughter in marriage. It was a good speech, but we were already convinced he loved our daughter and was prepared to care for her the rest of their lives.
I'm pretty sure it's no longer a societal norm to partake of that custom, but since I did it, we fully expected any man ballsy enough to marry our daughter should be ballsy enough to ask for our permission to marry her.
He told us he planned to propose to her tonite so we've had a few days to ponder the inevitability that our little girl is soon to be married. Just because it was inevitable doesn't mean we're necessarily ready to turn her loose. Afterall, she's our little girl!
But we couldn't be happier for her. We're happy for both of them. Our prayers have been answered that God would provide a man worthy of her; someone who loves, respects and holds her on a pedestal and has the education and wherewithal to provide for her. He comes from a loving family and will be a good father and role model for their kids and hopefully, someone who will always look to God for wisdom, guidance and direction as he leads their family through the good times and bad times.
If you happen to stumble upon this, my precious little girl, your mom and I give you and Eric our every blessing on your engagement and upcoming marriage. We love you both and wish for you the very best of everything. Always put God first in your life; love and cherish each other with all your heart and everything will fall into place.
We hope this will have been a most memorable evening for you both. We're so happy for you! We love you so much, Sweetie!
Three days ago her (to be) fiance, whom we affectionately call our "boyfriend-in-law," called to say he was nearby and asked if he could come over. "Sure," I said, "but your sweetie isn't here." Minutes later he was at the door and immediately rushed to the bathroom, which, to me explained why he needed to stop by.
"Mom" and I were just putzing around in the kitchen when Eric approached us with purpose in his eyes and we both knew what was coming next....the respectfully thought out speech which would lead up to the request for the hand of our daughter in marriage. It was a good speech, but we were already convinced he loved our daughter and was prepared to care for her the rest of their lives.
I'm pretty sure it's no longer a societal norm to partake of that custom, but since I did it, we fully expected any man ballsy enough to marry our daughter should be ballsy enough to ask for our permission to marry her.
He told us he planned to propose to her tonite so we've had a few days to ponder the inevitability that our little girl is soon to be married. Just because it was inevitable doesn't mean we're necessarily ready to turn her loose. Afterall, she's our little girl!
But we couldn't be happier for her. We're happy for both of them. Our prayers have been answered that God would provide a man worthy of her; someone who loves, respects and holds her on a pedestal and has the education and wherewithal to provide for her. He comes from a loving family and will be a good father and role model for their kids and hopefully, someone who will always look to God for wisdom, guidance and direction as he leads their family through the good times and bad times.
If you happen to stumble upon this, my precious little girl, your mom and I give you and Eric our every blessing on your engagement and upcoming marriage. We love you both and wish for you the very best of everything. Always put God first in your life; love and cherish each other with all your heart and everything will fall into place.
We hope this will have been a most memorable evening for you both. We're so happy for you! We love you so much, Sweetie!
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