Dear Friends, Family, and many long lost acquaintances . . .
As we were celebrating 11 months of dating (on 2/14), I proposed, Jana said “YES!”, and we’re gonna get married. Our hearts overflow!!!! J Hope this email isn’t a repeat, but if it is, skip to the picts. There are a couple new ones. Two of Jana’s lovely ring; and two of the happy couple.
Below is my “It’s Now Official!” announcement followed by Jana’s which includes “the scoop.”
I hope you enjoy reading both.
Enjoy the pictures and thanks for sharing in our joy.
Many Blessings
Erik & Jana
From Erik
It’s Now Official!
Jana & I got engaged last night while celebrating the 11th month anniversary of our dating relationship (or 11th mo’versary). It was nice that it coincided with Valentine’s Day. I pulled out all the stops. We’ll include all the wonderful engagement details (the scoop!) later. J
I’ve attached a picture of Jana’s ring & my beautiful fiancé. (It’s not our actual engagement photo. But her wonderful grin sums up our mutual excitement!!!!!) FYI - We’re thinking summer (late July early August), but don’t know yet.
Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, and encouragement.
More details will follow as we move forward . . .Excitedly yours,ErikFrom Jana
Dear family and friends,
Last night, Erik proposed and I accepted! We are so thrilled!
He reallly did pull out all the stops. Yesterday morning a chocolate rose and a Valentine's day card were waiting for me at my car. At lunchtime, he told me to look in the trunk of my car, where I discovered a bag full of chocolate and Valentine's Day candy. I knew we had planned to go to dinner at about 5:00, but I certainly didn't expect four men in tuxedos to walk into my office at 4:30! They serenaded me with three beautiful love songs and then Erik whisked me away to dinner. After a lovely meal, he wanted to go on a walk and took me to a local park with a lake that we have walked around many times. I knew he was planning to give me a gift, but I didn't want to get my hopes up and be disappointed. He took me out to the gazebo and tested his camera, filming me singing a couple of songs. Then he pulled out the gift, and as I started to unwrap it he got down on one knee!
After we had walked around the lake another time or two (to calm down and keep me from going into shock!), we visited some friends and then went back to his apartment to open a bottle of champagne and call our families.
We are so excited for what God has in store for us, and are very thankful for all of your love and support.
(Be sure to read his email below and look at the photos!)
Blissfully,
Jana
P.s. wenn ihr Fragen habt ueber was ich geschrieben habe, bitte schreib mir
zurueck... aber das Wichtige ist dass ich verlobt bin!
