December 25 is a much awaited day that holds many meanings: Presents, family, twinkling house lights, snow, work parties, crowded shopping centers, decorating the tree, and much more. This year I had no idea just how much of a meaning it would have for me...
December 25, 2011 changed my life forever. You see, this is the day Michael William Hunt proposed. <3
The morning of December 25, 2011 I woke up and knew it was going to be a great day. I had to work for four hours at the hospital and then my brother Stanton, Mike, and myself would drive four hours to Springville to spend Christmas with the family.
This day was already special to me because I got to share an important holiday with a man straight out of a fairy tale, (Mike) with my family. Anybody who knows me can testify that family is the most important thing in my life. So it is apparent this holiday was complete having the man of my dreams be with my family.
We got to Springville and had our traditional family lunch while my brother, Brian, and his wife, Katie, drove to our parents house from her family's house. Once they arrived we began and finished the present opening all the while enjoying each others company. At the end Mike reminded me he had a gift for me...
A little background is useful before I disclose his present. My very first present from Mike was a Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe in December 2008. Later Mike bought me another LARGE Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe and a collection of snow globes was established.
Back to Christmas... I took the bag and pulled out a newspaper wrapped item. Unfolding the wrapping, I recognized the item to be a beautiful snow globe with two pictures of Mike and I together; one from our first date and the second our first weekend in St. George together. Mike prompted me to press a button on the bottom of the snow globe for sound. I thought it would be a little song of some sort but then I heard his voice. My next thought was a cute message. As I continued to listen I heard the message say, "Sarah Ann Roseman, will you marry me?"
I held it for a second before I realized what was really happening. I was still kinda waiting for a message. Then it hit me... I put my hand to my mouth in shock and realized Mike was proposing. I looked up to see Mike on one knee and holding a box (I didn't even notice the ring). Next thing I knew I screamed and threw my arms right around him. I knew my family was cheering for me too because I remember hearing lots of noise as I cried on Mike's shoulder. I could see my sister and two brothers snapping pictures to capture the moment. After a minute I pulled back and tried to get some sort of composure as my mom asked if I was going to say yes. In the midst of all the happiness, tears, and excitement I forgot to say yes. Go figure. I quickly said yes! The gift and proposal was perfect because a) I had no idea. That is pretty rare for Mike and me, I usually know everything. In fact, I was convinced the was happening the next day so I already had an outfit ready for the following day. ;) b) he was the first person to give me snow globe and helped me begin my collection. c) It was with my family and around everybody I love. Finally d) I have the recording to listen to over and over and I can show our children (many years in the future) the proposal. After I stopped "freaking out" Mike slid the ring onto my finger. This symbolized the beginning of our journey to eternity... our lives together...
And I wouldn't want it any other way.
December 25, 2011 changed my life forever. You see, this is the day Michael William Hunt proposed. <3
The morning of December 25, 2011 I woke up and knew it was going to be a great day. I had to work for four hours at the hospital and then my brother Stanton, Mike, and myself would drive four hours to Springville to spend Christmas with the family.
This day was already special to me because I got to share an important holiday with a man straight out of a fairy tale, (Mike) with my family. Anybody who knows me can testify that family is the most important thing in my life. So it is apparent this holiday was complete having the man of my dreams be with my family.
We got to Springville and had our traditional family lunch while my brother, Brian, and his wife, Katie, drove to our parents house from her family's house. Once they arrived we began and finished the present opening all the while enjoying each others company. At the end Mike reminded me he had a gift for me...
A little background is useful before I disclose his present. My very first present from Mike was a Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe in December 2008. Later Mike bought me another LARGE Nightmare Before Christmas snow globe and a collection of snow globes was established.
Back to Christmas... I took the bag and pulled out a newspaper wrapped item. Unfolding the wrapping, I recognized the item to be a beautiful snow globe with two pictures of Mike and I together; one from our first date and the second our first weekend in St. George together. Mike prompted me to press a button on the bottom of the snow globe for sound. I thought it would be a little song of some sort but then I heard his voice. My next thought was a cute message. As I continued to listen I heard the message say, "Sarah Ann Roseman, will you marry me?"
I held it for a second before I realized what was really happening. I was still kinda waiting for a message. Then it hit me... I put my hand to my mouth in shock and realized Mike was proposing. I looked up to see Mike on one knee and holding a box (I didn't even notice the ring). Next thing I knew I screamed and threw my arms right around him. I knew my family was cheering for me too because I remember hearing lots of noise as I cried on Mike's shoulder. I could see my sister and two brothers snapping pictures to capture the moment. After a minute I pulled back and tried to get some sort of composure as my mom asked if I was going to say yes. In the midst of all the happiness, tears, and excitement I forgot to say yes. Go figure. I quickly said yes! The gift and proposal was perfect because a) I had no idea. That is pretty rare for Mike and me, I usually know everything. In fact, I was convinced the was happening the next day so I already had an outfit ready for the following day. ;) b) he was the first person to give me snow globe and helped me begin my collection. c) It was with my family and around everybody I love. Finally d) I have the recording to listen to over and over and I can show our children (many years in the future) the proposal. After I stopped "freaking out" Mike slid the ring onto my finger. This symbolized the beginning of our journey to eternity... our lives together...
And I wouldn't want it any other way.
Love it! I can't wait for your wedding!! :D
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute story!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :) It was definitely special. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited for the wedding too! I've been getting my planning on haha!
That is so cute!!!! I'm so happy for you guys!!! You guys are so cute, it sounds like you are made for eachother.
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