Wow… I can still hardly believe it, but David and I are engaged!!!

David proposed to me when I arrived in Toronto, in arrivals at the airport—with a guitar in hand, song ready to go, and our families standing by to support!

I am so unbelievably thrilled!! I could not be more happy.

David and I have gone through a lot together. 

We started our relationship when I was in somewhat of a ‘bad’ place personally, but he still fell in love with me!  Then God called me to spend some time away from everyone, after only 4 months of us being together.  Couldn’t tell you why I did, but I moved to Banff, AB for 9 months.  David came and visited me often, and I went home three times during those 9 months.  Within that time, David ended up moving out to Vancouver for cinematography school.  I joined him there 4 months after.

Not only have we dealt (successfully!) with long distance, but he has stood by me when I was choosing to have control over my life, instead of letting God have control.  Choosing the latter was slowly (but surely!) destroying our relationship, and ultimately myself as well. 

David has given me a lot of forgiveness, patience and grace.

Throughout our time together, God has ripened me (and still is) into a woman who will be able to be a proper wife for David.  As well He has strengthened David into a man who will be a dependable and compassionate husband for me.  Having David in my life is a direct show of how much God loves me. 

We were not able to get to this point without God directing and being the center of our relationship!  And we will need Him now more than ever, in order for our marriage to truly glorify Him.

This upcoming year is going to be the best of my life so far.  Regardless of how challenging, demanding, educational, and stressful—it’ll be successful.  And I can’t wait!!