Matt and I got engaged on May 11, 2013, which was also the day before I graduated from Appalachian State University (aka the BEST school in the nation). Matt had originally told me that his mom wanted some pictures with my parents and us before graduation, so we planned for him to pick me up and take me over to the gazebo in a park on campus called Durham Park. When Matt picked me up, he brought me lillies, which are my favorite flower, and then we got into his car and headed over to the park. When we got there, we walked down to the gazebo, which was decorated with lights strung all around the sides and there were rose petals all over the floor. It was at that moment I knew something was about to happen. Matt gently nudged me into the gazebo, and then he reached up near the ceiling and pulled down a red rose and then he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him! Suddenly, my entire family, including parents and both sets of grandparents, and his mom all appeared from behind nearby cars cheering. Then we took those pictures. ;)
It was definitely the best weekend of my entire life. What an incredible way to start a whole new chapter of life for both Matt and myself, as well as our families. We are both the oldest and the first children to get married, so it's likely going to prove to be a wild adventure for both the Wibles and the Gillis'. I'm a little nervous because I know from watching friends just how big of a deal wedding planning is, but I'm excited to see what The Lord does in all of our lives and what He teaches us. I know I have a lot to learn, but I can only pray that I respond well to all of this and that I begin to put into practice how to be a good and godly wife.
So the journey begins!
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