So, I just have to tell this story. It's pretty stinkin amazing and I thought that it was worth sharing. Many of you know that I worked on youth staff at Mission Hills Church in Colorado for many years. During my time there, I got the chance to work with so many amazing young women. This story is about one of "my" girls and her recent engagement.
Emily graduated from High School in 1998. She then attended Cedarville University in Ohio. After graduating from college, she returned to Colorado and has worked in the Real Estate business there for the past few years. She is an amazing woman of God who has served Him faithfully in her singleness.
This past year started dating a guy that she had gone to college with at Cedarville. From the start, thier relationship has been rooted and grounded in the Lord. They both have a heart for Him and have honored him in thier relationship.
Over the first week of July, Emily had gone to Ohio to visit Josh. (She lives in Denver, he lives in Dayton, OH). She was staying at a friends house during her visit. Josh came over, and told her that she needed to pack her bags. She did so, and they headed off to an unknown locations. Much to her confusion, they headed to the airport and boarded a plane headed for London. They did indeed fly to Europe. During thier time there, they spent time visiting several missionaries. They went to Vienna, and eventually Prauge.
It was in Prauge where on a rainy morning Josh took Emily out for a walk. They ended up in front of a beatiful statue of Jesus, in front of a cathedral. He then pulled a water bottle and towell from his backpack and washed her feet. He then read some scriptures depicting Jesus' view of servant leadership. He then proposed and she greatfully accepted.
What she did not know, is that Josh had arranged for Emily's parents and brother and His Mother and Sister to join them in Prauge. From a distance, they had secretly photographed the moment. As Emily and Josh walked away from the cross and through the plaza, her parents came into her view and gave her the surprise of her life! It was truly amazing.
They are planning a wedding sometime before Chrirstmas and are heading to Africa for a Missions trip in February. They truly are a Godly couple. I couldn't be happier for them!
Here's a video of the surpise "unveiling" of her parents...
4 comments:
What Connie left out was how much of an influence she's had on my life because of the precious time she's invested in my life and countless others. She has always been a source of godly wisdom and encouragement and always there to listen. Connie has been a pillar of faithfulness- always relying on the Lord in every circumstance and seeking Him in all she does. I have learned so much from you! I am so thankful, Connie, that God brought you into my life when I was, oh, 16 years old I guess! Maybe younger! love you!
love,
Emily
om goodness that was a cool story! so cute
Wow, now that is ROMANTIC!! Congrats!
i've got tears in chicago as i read the story of Emily's engagement. A dream come true, for sure.
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