We're getting married!

We met at Mission Church on November 17, 2017. It was a blind date set up by my mom or "Miss Pat" as Cleon would say. I told her the only way I'd date any of her coworkers was if they came to church. He agreed to go without hesitating. When he arrived that evening he sat in a corner and was eventually coaxed into sitting among the worshippers; right next to....my bag. It was not until the end of service that we were formally introduced to one another. He handed me a gift bag full of 2 dozen chocolate covered strawberries and asked if I would like to go to dinner afterward. Because I listened to the tiny voice that kept saying "Be nice." I said yes. The rest is history.

It was at church after service. I was told we were having a meeting about the retreat. I wanted it to hurry up because Cleon and I had someplace to be. I plopped down into the couch with my coat and backpack and Uggs on. Most of our friends were there but I thought nothing of it because they typically attend the retreat. Pastor Baptiste begins talking and introduces Cleon. I am completely confused by this and then he drops to one knee. I wanted to cry, but I held back enough to see my mom walk in the room with a grin on her face. I lost it. Through my tears of joy, I said yes! And yes he followed all 6 rules!