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the proposal story you've been waiting for |
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| P: 11/3/2003 8:59:43 PM | |
jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Hello! I'm wearing my rock - and as my sister's boyfriend said, "you need shades to look at that thing!" If you haven't seen it check out the threads from me on show me the ring. Those photos don't do it justice. It's blindingly white in office lighting, bursts with prisms of color in sunlight and dazzles in the dark! I LOVE IT! I was a little afraid the ideal cut rounds on the side would compete with the center princess - but that princess is a stunner! So here goes: I ran the NY marathon yesterday - my third marathon. I won't even embarrass myself by telling you the time - except to say it was way behind P.Diddy and a half hour worse than my goal. After crying in the arms of a friend - who ran 9 miles with me - in the family meeting area, she told me to call my sweetheart while he had a break from work (he took on a second job to help raise money for our wedding - I knew we were getting married) back in Massachusetts. I didn't want to talk to him cause I was disappointed in myself and my parents and sister - who are all very impatient (like me!) - were waiting. But she persisted. So I called. Three times. And the phone call wouldn't go through. Makes sense since 35,000 people were calling friends and family at the same time. I finally got through the fourth time and was well, how can I say this nicely? I was a female dog if you get my drift. I complained and whined and he told me he was proud of me and I hurried to get off the phone to see my parents - who stood out for hours in Queens (where I grew up) to spot me and hug my sweaty, smelly self. He said, "can't you stay on for a few more minutes?" And then I felt a poke on my shoulder. I turned around and looked right into his big blue eyes. "what are you doing here?" I screamed "Hi!" he said "what the **** are you doing here?" I repeated - still oblivious. He got down on one knee. I hit him on the shoulder and said, "I hate you!" - which if you know me means I am so excited and mad at you because you will turn me into a blubbering fool. I had my right hand over my mouth - from which came the garbled cries of "oh my God," "no, no no," and "get up!" I collapsed on my knees in front of him. He - all the while staring into my brown eyes streaming with tears - said: "You've just run the Boston Marathon and I am so proud of you. Now I want to run the long race with you. I want to spend my life with you. Will you marry me?" I squealed and yelled, "yes!" The hundreds of people - that had unbeknownst to us formed a circle around us - clapped and cheered. We kissed for a LONG TIME and hugged. My friend said we twirled as we hugged - but I don't recall. All I know is I was shaking I was crying so hard. And we have pictures! Some are digital some are not. I will be able to download some tonight and post them after 2 a.m. - when I am home from work. Yay! for wonderful boyfriends! I am so happy! My dad said it was like something out of a movie! Jenibear |
| Posted: 11/3/2003 8:59:43 PM | |
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There are 26 replies to this message. There are 26 replies on this page. |
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| P: 11/3/2003 9:09:34 PM | |
dimonbob Ideal Rock Total Posts: 660 Last Post: 10/30/2009 Member Since: 12/13/2000 |
Congratultions jenibear, We all love happy engagements. dimonbob, GG |
| Posted: 11/3/2003 9:09:34 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2003 10:06:50 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Thank you diamondbob! Happy we are! 
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| Posted: 11/3/2003 10:06:50 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2003 10:09:26 PM | |
Mara Ideal Rock Total Posts: 27,936 Last Post: 11/25/2009 Member Since: 10/30/2002 |
YAY Jenibear what a fun story! Wow we had a bunch of engagements this weekend didn't we! Must be all that Halloween spirit
 Congratulations and I bet your ring is blinding..enjoy wearing it!________________________________ |
| Posted: 11/3/2003 10:09:26 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2003 11:35:15 PM | |
TooMuchInformation Rough Rock Total Posts: 96 Last Post: 1/27/2004 Member Since: 10/25/2003 |
Congrats! That's great news! It's always really great to read these sorts of success stories! I wish both of you the best!
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| Posted: 11/3/2003 11:35:15 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2003 11:37:45 PM | |
Colored Gemstone Nut Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,267 Last Post: 10/1/2009 Member Since: 11/21/2002 |
JeniBear,
Congrats and a wonderful story.........
 Josh Rioux |
| Posted: 11/3/2003 11:37:45 PM | |
| P: 11/3/2003 11:43:39 PM | |
Richard Sherwood Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,879 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 9/25/2002 |
Awesome story Jenibear. Congratulations. That Boston Marathon, by the way, will feel like a sprint compared to marriage. Heh heh heh... A great run though. Rich, Independent GG Appraiser |
| Posted: 11/3/2003 11:43:39 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2003 1:26:57 AM | |
DancinGirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 424 Last Post: 10/4/2005 Member Since: 2/24/2003 |
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! YAY!!! Now you get to wear that gorgeous ring!!! Wear it well!! WOOHOO! PS~ Wasn't it the NY Marathon this weekend that P. Diddy did? I live not far from Boston, (40 mins) and that was awhile ago if I remember correctly? I didn't know if that was just a typo in all your excitement, or if he really said that by accident, or if I am totally wrong?  Whichever - congrats anyways! ~*~ Dancin Girl ~*~ |
| Posted: 11/4/2003 1:26:57 AM | |
| P: 11/4/2003 5:55:14 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Dancing girl - thanks for catching my boo boo. I did run NY - as I said in the email - but I said Boston as a mistake. I ran Boston last year. My head has not been with me these past few days. I am just an excited mess! Thanks for everyone's kind words! I have to post the pictures tonight. I crashed when I got home! Jenibear
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| Posted: 11/4/2003 5:55:14 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2003 6:14:02 PM | |
Hest88 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,681 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/22/2003 |
What a marvelous and fun story! Congratulations!!!!
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| Posted: 11/4/2003 6:14:02 PM | |
| P: 11/4/2003 6:22:36 PM | |
Mikesgirl Cut Rock Total Posts: 348 Last Post: 12/9/2003 Member Since: 8/30/2003 |
Love that warm feeling these stories give me. Congratulations! Looking forward to the pics.
"Where ever you go, there you are." |
| Posted: 11/4/2003 6:22:36 PM | |
| P: 11/5/2003 9:48:10 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
When my honey tapped me on the shoulder
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| Posted: 11/5/2003 9:48:10 PM | |
| P: 11/5/2003 9:48:45 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
When he got down on one knee and I started bawling.
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| Posted: 11/5/2003 9:48:45 PM | |
| P: 11/6/2003 2:28:02 PM | |
Giangi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,530 Last Post: 10/29/2006 Member Since: 1/23/2003 |
Wow what a great story!!! Looks like Hollywood! You two make a great couple! Congrats!
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| Posted: 11/6/2003 2:28:02 PM | |
| P: 11/6/2003 2:55:07 PM | |
Heyjud Cut Rock Total Posts: 243 Last Post: 3/30/2004 Member Since: 2/26/2003 |
Wow what a story -- you made me cry It's one you'll re-live as years go by! It doesn't matter how you finished that day You were the WINNER in a great big way! Congratulations....and all the best. (PS- my daughter is training for her first marathon and is so discouraged because she's so much slower then everyone else in her group....any advice or words or encouragement???) heyjud "It Could Be Verse" |
| Posted: 11/6/2003 2:55:07 PM | |
| P: 11/6/2003 3:13:28 PM | |
magna2 Cut Rock Total Posts: 319 Last Post: 2/9/2004 Member Since: 9/22/2003 |
Congratulations!! A lovely story. I was involved with the NYC Marathon myself this past weekend ----> stuck in traffic trying to get to my brother's wedding out in Long Island. 
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| Posted: 11/6/2003 3:13:28 PM | |
| P: 11/6/2003 5:54:30 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Magna - I hope you made it to the wedding alright. That must have been awful. Getting to Long Island on a weekend is always bad. Couple it with a marathon and its torture! Hope the celebration more than made up for the aggravation! And HeyJude - Tell your daughter that finishing a marathon is a feat in itself. Most people will never do it in a lifetime - and many who set out to give up halfway. I know I was disappointed in myself - but now that I am a few days removed I have a better perspective. Tell her to do her best and her best is all she can do. Some people are not fast. Some people just have great endurance - me being one of the endurance people. The best feeling is finishing a marathon knowing you gave your all and you did not walk a single step. You may have to slow down to a shuffle run - but never ever stop and walk. There's no need to compare yourself against others - in running or life - you need to judge yourself against yourself. If we all did that more the world would be a happier place. It's about what your daughter can accomplish giving her all, not her all compared to someone else's all.\ I wish her the best of luck Thanks for everyone's wishes. I have more photos to scan that are even better than these! I hope to do that tonight!
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| Posted: 11/6/2003 5:54:30 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 12:02:27 PM | |
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Heyjud Cut Rock Total Posts: 243 Last Post: 3/30/2004 Member Since: 2/26/2003 |
Jenibear....thanks so much for your wise words of advice. I will tell my Sara exactly what you said. She is trying so hard! As a kid in high school she couldn't even finish the 1 mile run...now the fact that she is running the race is so amazing to us. We are all proud of her efforts and she is determined to RUN the race no matter what! Best of luck to you and keep on running!
heyjud "It Could Be Verse" |
| Posted: 11/7/2003 12:02:27 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 1:36:06 PM | |
pqcollectibles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,441 Last Post: 6/18/2005 Member Since: 2/23/2003 |
I am constantly amazed at how creative and unique each person's engagement story is! This is one of the best! Many CONGRATS and best wishes for a long, happy, and healthy life together! 
Why use a big word when a diminutive word would be succinct! |
| Posted: 11/7/2003 1:36:06 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 10:57:40 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
More photos! My cutie being silly - showing us all how good he is about keeping a secret. 
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 10:57:40 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 10:59:38 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
My cutie minutes before he popped the question.
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 10:59:38 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 11:02:12 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Me collapsed to my knees while he's trying to propose!
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 11:02:12 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 11:04:23 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
I look like I'm going to tackle him!
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 11:04:23 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 11:05:21 PM | |
icelovr Cut Rock Total Posts: 131 Last Post: 8/18/2004 Member Since: 8/28/2003 |
Jenibear - Congrats! - The story was wonderful... and made me get a bit teary...I am very happy for you both. Best of luck. Icelovr
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 11:05:21 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 11:12:59 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
I was crying so hard here - there was a girl on the right of us wiping away tears but I had to cut her out so the picture would upload.
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 11:12:59 PM | |
| P: 11/7/2003 11:14:29 PM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Ain't we cute? I love him to death!
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| Posted: 11/7/2003 11:14:29 PM | |
| P: 11/10/2003 12:30:36 AM | |
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jenibear Cut Rock Total Posts: 312 Last Post: 12/14/2005 Member Since: 8/10/2003 |
Thanks for the wishes pq. The story got mentioned in the gossip page of the Boston Herald. It doesn't help that I work there! And HeyJud - I was just like your daughter. Never ran a mile till 2 1/2 years ago. Please let me know how she does. I'm sure she'll be great!
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| Posted: 11/10/2003 12:30:36 AM | |
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