love story...our story {the engagement}

read part one here.
read part two here.
read part three here.
read part four here.
read part five here.

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February 2nd, 2007 started off just like an other Friday for me.

I was ready for the week to be over and was looking forward to date night with Michael.

We had made plans earlier that week to go to our favorite (and local] cafe in town, then head to a movie.

I didn't think anything of it.

Michael picked me up from my apartment around 5 and drove us over to the cafe for dinner.

The place was jam packed (as usual), so we had a bit of a wait, but nothing too bad.  Our meals were both amazing, and we saved room for dessert (as we always did, when eating there).

As we were eating dessert, Michael got a perplexed look on his face and said,

"Oh shoot.  I forgot a homework assignment in the CTLT 
(sidenote: the CTLT is the education computer lab where we first hit it off...and he had worked a shift in there that afternoon) 
and need to get it so I can work on it this weekend. Is that ok if we stop by there on the way to the movie?"

Not thinking anything of it, I agreed. 

On the way over to the lab, I turned to Michael and said,
"Are you going to get in trouble for going into the lab?"

He turned back and said, 
"No. I have a key, remember?"

As we pulled into the lot, Michael asked if I wanted to come inside with him.

The first words out of my mouth were,
"Absolutely not!  It's dark and scary in there..."

but then I thought about sitting out in the car by myself, and told him I would go in with him.

It was dark inside, so I was trailing Michael closely.

He grabbed his assignment from the work desk, and we were headed back to the car when he turned to me and whispered,
"Did you hear that?  I think I heard something in one of the computer labs down the hall.  I'd better go check to make sure everything's ok."

I thought he was crazy.  
I was scared at that point!  

I knew I couldn't leave his side now, because if someone was in the lab, I didn't want to be by myself! 

As I was clinging onto Michael's arm, we began walking down the hallway.

One of the doors was open, and I could hear the faint sound of music playing and dim lights were shining out into the hallway.

That's when I knew something was fishy...       

My jaw dropped as Michael led me into the room.

  
Michael sat me down in the chair and began saying the sweetest things (of which I can't remember, because the whole thing is hazy as I was sitting in a state of complete shock).

All I heard was,
"Kristin __________ _____, I love you very much, I want you to spend the rest of your life with me...
will you marry me?"

and then he popped open the ring box.

I managed to squeak out a "YES!" through my shock and excitement.

 

We spent the next few minutes enjoying that special time together...

...and then I snapped a photo (or 5) of the new addition to my finger!

Obviously, we weren't going to make it to the movie 
(nor were we ever actually planning to, apparently...)

So Michael said, 
"Let's go back to your apartment so we can call our parents and friends."

The next event is also a complete blur, 
as I was shocked.

I turned the key to unlock my apartment, opened up the door, and heard,

"CONGRATULATIONS!!!"

I scanned the group of people,
(which included my parents, sisters, Grandma, Michael's parents, his brothers, and a few of our friends) 
turned around,
and walked right back out of the apartment.

I had to take a minute or two out in the hallway to regroup, as I was NOT prepared for that little surprise Michael had planned!

I walked back in and tried to fight back tears as I hugged everyone who congratulated us.

We celebrated with cake and champagne, and toasted to the next big chapter in our lives. 

I couldn't have asked for a more perfect proposal for us.

 

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love story...our story {pt. 5}

Read part one here.
Read part two here.
Read part three here.
Read part four here.

...and then continue with part five below.

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...so, I'm going to try my best to pick up where the husband left off.

After we broke up, I honestly thought we were over for good.
I had no intention of getting back together with him.  

Sure, he was extremely good looking, smart, fun to be around, and sweet, but he wasn't making time for us...for our relationship.  
After giving a previous relationship a second and third chance, I just didn't have it in me to do the same with Michael.

I cut off all ties.

He would send me Facebook messages.
He would e-mail me.
He would text me.

I just let it go...kept telling him that I wasn't interested and thought it best that we both spend some time growing in our relationship with the Lord.  

He eventually stopped trying to communicate with me.

Although we had only been together for a few months, it was still hard.
The good news is, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace the entire time we were broken up.

Then came that gorgeous day in April.

The sun was shining, central campus was a flurry of activity, and I was enjoying my walk to class.

As I was getting ready to cross a busy road on campus, I checked the street to be sure no cars were coming.

It was like a scene from a movie...I still remember it so clearly...

I turned to my right to check for oncoming traffic, and there I saw him...Michael, driving by in his green car with his windows rolled down.

MY HEART SKIPPED A BEAT...

I waved.

He saw me, stopped his car, and we exchanged just a few words.

K: "Hi! How are you?"

M: "I'm doing well...I'm actually helping to set up for the Student Alumni renewal barbeque here on campus." 

(at that time, a car was pulling up behind Michael, which meant he had to continue driving)  

    

K: "Oh, ok! I'd better let you go. It was really great seeing you."

M: "Yeah, you too. See you around."

nice try on that serious face, Mikey.

As I continued my walk to class, I began to process those 30 seconds. I thought to myself, "What is this that I'm feeling?"

It was similar to how I felt the first time he kissed me.

That feeling just came out of nowhere and was completely unexpected.

 

I didn't want our 30 second conversation to end.

I wanted to continue talking to him.

proud of our unplanned matching shirts

I whipped out my cellphone and sent him a quick text:

"Hey. It was a nice surprise running into you today. You look really great!" 

That one text quickly turned into an afternoon texting session. 

My stomach filled with butterflies...

South Carolina trip with his family.

That night, he asked me if I would meet him on Central Campus to catch up on the past few months and talk about what God was doing in our lives.

I happily obliged.

mini golfing together.

That evening was picture perfect.

Michael brought a blanket for us to lay on and look up at the stars,

I had my laptop, so I opened it up and played music quietly for some background noise,

and we talked.

and talked.

and talked some more.

Then we prayed.

It was as if God was right there with us, redeeming our once broken relationship. 

We knew feelings were there, but decided to take things slow.

We wanted to make sure that God was first in our lives.

We wanted to make sure there was time to work on a relationship.

Halloween party.

Over the next month, it became clear to both of us that we wanted to give us a second chance.

Little did we know, it was going to be the last dating relationship either of us would be in again.

We were in love.  

12 hours on our feet for Dance Marathon.

**Engagement story up next!**

 

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