She said YES

Posted on March 24th, 2008 in Family by Fred McKinnon

A decade ago …. 10 years back …

We were in the prayer chapel next to the river at Epworth By the Sea …. I took a knee, unwrapped a diamond ring on a platinum band, and with all my heart asked her to be my wife forever, to marry me. No recital, no concert, no speaking engagement, no stage has ever found me as nervous and excited at the same time.

She was caught off guard – she was not expecting it … but praise God, it only took her a couple of seconds to say YES.

10 years ago ….

4 kids later …

and she’s still amazing.

March 24, 1998 – Engaged to be married on August 15, 1998.

I pray that God gives us the wonderful privilege to celebrate our 10 years of marriage in 5 months.

(credits: photo by Chris Moncus, taken Fall, 2007)

Selfishly, I’d ask today “how ’bout stopping and offering a prayer for our marriage, for our family, and for God to continue blessing our lives, marriage, and home”.

For the Kingdom,

Fred


  • http://www.RaisingUpWorshipLeaders.com Peter Park

    That’s great. I hope my wife and I are just as happy as you guys at the that point. Blessings to you.

  • http://billychia.com Billy Chia

    Awesome!

  • http://mandyconforth.blogspot.com mandy

    10 years is a big milestone in our generation. Congrats!

  • http://rmckinno1.wordpress.com Robert McKinnon

    Best decision you ever made, bro. Come to think about it, best one SHE made, too!

  • http://www.fredmckinnon.com Fred McKinnon

    THANKS, EVERYONE!
    Mandy, just visited your blog and enjoyed it – I noticed you have Dave Ramsey on your links … way to go. “We’re debt freeeeeee”. (except the house!)

    Fred

  • http://fortcarolinechristianchurch.com/Default.aspx FreedbyJC

    Happy Engagement Anniversary you two! Be Blessed!

  • Daddy

    How time flies! I remember so well those days….meeting you in Baxley to bring you the ring, etc. How blessed both you and the entire McKinnon family are that Joy said, “Yes”!

  • http://www.chrismoncus.com/ Chris Moncus

    Awesome Fred! Have a fun anniversary!

  • Sis

    We’re all very glad she said “Yes”!!!!

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