Now, I know y’all didn’t think I would let this week slip by without a message from our favorite senior citizen, did y’all?In today’s blog, we have a special congratulatory message for Duane and Sarah, straight from the heart of Ms. Vivian.
I remember it like it was yesterday. It was the summer of 2008 when the love bug bit Lizzie. She told me about a fella that she met at her job who apparently swept her off her feet. I got a chance to meet young Duane right before he and Lizzie had their first date. Of course, Bret and Howie were playing their roles as overprotective guardians very well, but Susie, Nikki, and I perceived Duane to be a very respectful young man. Duane was certainly a cut above the rest—not only was he in graduate school, but he also had a full-time job. I finally looked at Duane and said, “Baby, did anybody ever tell you that you look like a cross between El Debarge and The Rock?” The Douglases holla’d laughing, and so did Duane. After getting out his laughter, Duane gave me a high-five and said, “You got me, Ma’am—that’s a good one.” He showed me that he had a great sense of humor, so I was sold.
Fast forward to Sunday, May 15, 2011. I was sitting at home watching television when I got a phone call from Nikki to get next door ASAP. I prayed that it wasn’t an emergency, but I still went over to see what was up. Apparently Lizzie had a big announcment, and the suspense was killing us… actually, it was killing Susie more than anyone else. Anyway, Lizzie clasped her hands together and took a deep breath, then she said, “Family, I’ve got some exciting news for you all…”
Lizzie said nothing else, but she showed off her left hand. Automatically I knew what it was—Duane had proposed to Sarah, and Lizzie accepted. Bret, Susie, Howie, Nikki, and I jumped up for joy! I was the first one to hug Lizzie, then I cleaned my glasses so I could get a good look at that gorgeous ring. It was a sparkling silver engagement ring with the August birthstone and the May birthstone in the middle. The Douglases and I were so excited that we trapped Lizzie in a group hug and didn’t let go.
As a close neighbor and confidant to the Douglases, I can say that Lizzie has already picked out her wedding dress and has gone out shopping for the past couple of days. I’m just so happy for her. I remember what it was like to accept the marriage proposal of my knight in shining armor. After we got married, he gave me five children, and I wanted to give back four! But seriously, alls I gotta say is: Congratulations, Duane & Sarah—and may The Good Lord continue to bless your union and your journey on this day, forever, and always.
By the way, y’all: Duane and Sarah wanted me to make the announcement that their wedding will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2011.
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