I had a ring burning a hole in my pocket. I had made the trip to the jewelry store earlier that day and was enjoying a nice evening with Joellen at Cornerstone. If I remember right, Jeff and Chelsi were there with us but something came up and they had to go, so I said to Jo, "Hey, why don't we go to the beach?" It was about 9:00PM I think and for whatever reason, she agreed :) So we headed out to the coast and to make a long story short, after beating around the bush for a good hour or two, I asked Joellen to marry me and once again she agreed! She must have been in an agreeable mood that night...So here we are 5 years later and we're blessed with the birth of our new son, a wonderful addition to the family. It might not always be perfect and sure there are times when I'm sure Jo wishes I were less this way or that way, but overall it sure has been fun and we both look forward to the next 5 years of our life together. Watching Asher grow up, moving another half dozen times, you know... the usual. The Lord has been our constant provider and I know he has some unbelievable plans for us and for Asher. I for one, can't wait to find out what they are!
May 6, 2008 at 7:26 AM
Congratulations! You guys are one of the brightest spots in my life. Such a positive attitude and such enthusiasm for life! May the next five be even more full of blessings than the last.
May 6, 2008 at 9:19 AM
That was a beautiful story! :) I'm so happy that you are my brother in law and I am truly blessed to have you guys living so close to me! Hopefully we will still live close over the years!
May 6, 2008 at 8:03 PM
Mark, you are seriously such a wonderful person and I am so glad that the Lord blessed Jo by placing you in her life. :)
May 25, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Wow...it seems like it has been so much shorter. I Guess time flys when you have an awesome sister and an awesome BIL! haha-- love you guys so much.. have fun with Asher also he is getting so big. Can't wait to see you again