I'm Engaged!!

It was the evening of June 22nd, after the exciting dress rehearsal festivities for Sarah and John’s wedding. Jerad and I were able to have some time together and catch up on the week's events as we drove to Juanita High School to pick up his car. Once we arrived in the parking lot, we admired what a clear, starry night it was with the bright moon shining through a few drifting clouds. Jerad suggested we head down to the football field for a little while. I loved the idea, and we grabbed a blanket and walked hand in hand down to the field that was all lit up by the moon. We sat there all snuggled up for a good half hour talking about us, how God had lead our hearts together, and the love we have for each other that was growing with each day. We have always had these conversations so I was not at all suspicious of anything at this point. After awhile Jerad paused and stood up and then asked me if I would stand up. At first I didn’t want to because I was all warm sitting in the blanket, but I got up knowing he was up to something but I had no clue what. As we were standing on the fifty yard line of the football field, we hugged and then Jerad took both my hands and began telling me how much he loved me and wanted to be with me forever. He then transitioned to getting down on one knee and pulled out a little silver container which held a beautiful pearl ring that he had made that week at his Dad's house. So precioius! With my hand over my mouth, and in absolute shock, Jerad then presented the ring to me and asked "Lisa, will you marry me?" I said "Yes! Yes! Yes!" With arms embraced and sweet kisses full of love, it was a perfect moment! We were so thrilled, and I was still in shock haha! I remember saying a few times, "Oh my goodness, we're engaged!!!"
I love that Jerad proposed on the football field at the very school where he and I met last fall. As we left the field, we walked up to the outside doors of the Wrestling room where we had met serving with Greater Gold Wrestling ministry. Jerad and I stopped and prayed to the Lord with thankful hearts for His faithfulness, blessings, and how He brought our lives and hearts together in such a beautiful way; a way that only He could have orchestrated! Praise the Lord!!

"The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!" Psalm 126:3