then sings my soul.

over the last few months i have taken an unexpected hiatus from the blog.

you see, life is curious and in the shortest time, incredible things can happen.

one month ago, a very special man surprised me with the question of a lifetime. 

the contents of my heart are far too big for this one post, but i am finally onto the other side of processing and aside from storing up treasures in my own heart, i would love to share some of what i've gone through. 

lauren and i had made plans months ago to go up to Traverse City for the last weekend in July. as is custom, we decided to make a first stop at the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes to catch the Friday night sunset after work. while it was cold and rainy and there wasn't much of a sunset, there was a much cooler sight to see.

my man, Eric, was waiting for me on the overlook. hands in pockets, the expanse of water behind and a very mischievous grin on his mouth. i walked toward him, at first unable to focus my eyes as i realized that it was really him in front of me.

"no wayyyyyy." was all i could keep saying, over and over again.

then i blacked out and can't remember anything else he said.

i mean, no i didn't pass out - but i might as well have.

my ears just started ringing and everything went silent and i jumped into his arms and realized that i would get to be his forever. 

the moments that had led us to that spot on the top of Lake Michigan were the sweetest and most painful of memories. knowing each other for 9 years, we have grow up together and have seen each other through a lot of different things. 

threaded through it all, is the indescribable grace of the Lord that has covered us small sinners with enough grace and mercy to bring us to that moment of bliss. reminded that it is through Christ that all riches and blessings flow and they have indeed flowed onto us. 

(sorry, can't show all the candid's right now - saving those for the wedding!)