Never say Never

Never say never. I had been told by several people to never say never about any aspect of your life because the never would actually happen. However, 7 years ago, I had said never to considering Michael Shepherd as a mate. He and I grew up together and were crazy kids. I had the biggest crush on him, but I didn't think he returned the feelings. So I said never and went on with my life. He and I grew up and conquered school and matured and one day I randomly sent him a text. That text lead to facetimeing and eventually us meeting face to face. When we met, it was strange how much I wanted to know him and how the word "never" had left my mind. We talked and talked and decided to start dating. Both of our families are close to each other, so we made sure to date with Christ in mind and our families' relationships. Dating brought road trips, movie dates, study dates, long walks, workouts, and snuggles. Over the course of a year, I fell in love with the man I said never to. 
In August of this year, Michael began to write me letters. (Anyone who knows me knows how fabulous this is!!) These love letters became a source of constant happiness and I anticipated each one. I had no clue these letters contained the question I had been aching to hear ever since I was a little girl. I simply thought they were love letters sent to me by the man who loved me. I didn't give Michael credit for looking so far into our future to begin his plans in August. However, that's just what he did!
On November 22, 2017, I had 13 of the 14 letters needed to spell out "Will you marry me?" It was on that day that Michael and I went for a walk to my favorite spot on my grandparents' land. The old cross on the hill has been the place I've wanted to get married at ever since I could remember. I bounced around the cross telling Michael how our wedding would be set up. He just stood still and smiled as I went on and on and on, just knowing that in a few minutes we'd be engaged. He called me over to the cross and asked if we could practice exchanging the rings. I didn't think anything was suspicious and bounded over to him. He removed the promise ring he made and gave to me back in April. I still didn't think anything was happening. Then he slid a new ring on my finger. By the time I realized that the new ring had a diamond and was all glittery, Michael was on his knee and clearing his throat to speak. I fell to the ground and began crying and hugging him. He told me to stand back up, but through tears I told him I couldn't. I was so overwhelmed by his love for me. I kept crying and laughing and crying. He whispered his proposal in my ear and I think I said "yes" at some point! 

So here we are. After saying never 7 years ago, we are madly in love, seeking God daily, and about to start a family of our own!