The morning of Sunday, December 14th was like
none other I have ever seen in San
Francisco . It
was clear as a bell and about 70 degrees – unheard of for winter in the
city!
After I showered and got ready,
Roger and I grabbed some breakfast. I
suggested we drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and go up to the National Recreation
Area to enjoy the view of the city on such a spectacular day before heading to
the airport in Sacramento where I’d be flying back to Seattle. Roger agreed and we began to drive. I wasn’t nervous anymore. I knew that this wouldn’t be the weekend we’d
get engaged, but I also felt confident that if ever he asked, I would say yes. God had given me peace that for my life, two
are better than one.
As we made our way up into the hills, I was surprised to see
so few people out. We drove up to a
little spot where there was a park bench, a fence and one breath taking
view. We got out and quickly Roger
hopped the fence and started walking out onto the hill. We were speechless as we felt the warm air
and looked at the crystal clear city skyline.
He reached into his pocked and pulled out two quarters. “Here,” he said as he handed me a quarter. “Make a wish.” From the time our relationship began, we had
always made wishes together – from the wishing well at Disneyland
to stars in the sky – we were always making wishes! I laughed because there was no way in the
universe I would be able to throw my quarter into the bay, but I turned around,
closed my eyes, made my wish and threw that quarter. When I turned around, Roger was down on one
knee.
With eloquent, thoughtful words, he asked me to marry
him.
Completely shocked and caught off guard I said, “I just
wished for that! I can’t believe you
made my wish come true!” “You’ve made
all my wishes come true,” he said as he pulled out the ring. My heart was racing and I just couldn’t
believe this was happening. Of course I
said yes and happily slipped on my engagement ring. We sat down and as we stared at the city, we
talked, cried, cuddled and laughed. It
was simply a perfect moment in time.
Three days before the wedding I went up into the mountains
to “my rock” where I sat and prayed.
“Lord, it was about 2 ½ years ago that I sat on this rock
crying and questioning. I was hurt and
broken. I asked big questions and you
were faithful to answer. Thank you Lord
for meeting me here that day. You
changed my life that day. You began a
healing process and transformation that led me to this place again to praise
you.
God, in 3 days I will marry that man who broke my heart 2 ½
years ago. Where there once was pain,
now there is joy. Where there were
ashes, you’ve given beauty. Where there
was mourning, you’ve brought dancing.
You are the Redeemer!”
“Use these coins to make wishes of your own. Wishes do come true!”
Back at Snow White's Wishing Well... with our daughters! Just like I wished for!
I've loved every minute of this. It's made all the more precious by the intimate hours we've spent together as couples. I know what my wish will be tonight: To get our families together again!
ReplyDeleteThis was such a great series!! Thanks for sharing and all of the hard work that went into it!
ReplyDeleteSo great to read your story and to hear of God's faithfulness. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the message of redemption in your personal love story... just like God's redemption message in His love story with us. I had so much fun reading this "romance series", that I am contemplating writing my own! Thanks for inspiring me :) And, it is so funny, but from your story it seems that Christian and I got engaged in the exact place that you guys did! What an AMAZING spot! SF has always been a special place for us too. XOXO, Ashley
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story of God's faithfulness and His absolute love for His children! Thank you for sharing this with us. I loved every word! Much love, Ashley
ReplyDeleteOh Raeanne, you had me in tears and goose-bumps through this whole post! LOVE it! God has blessed you with an amazing man and a great family! I love your love story!
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