There's nothing less interesting than a happily ever after story, so I won't bother trying to dress it up: Jason and I got married.
First, he proposed.
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The thought crossed my mind that it would be a perfect night to be proposed to, but I banished it from my mind. I knew the ring wouldn't be done until next week, and I couldn't face the disappointment, so I forgot all about it. And yet, looking back, there was a certain feeling in the air... (Nicky and Dad both knew Jason was going to propose.) Dad ironed my shirt while Nicky styled my hair.
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Jason went home and Nicky and I celebrated. She brought bridal magazines, strawberries and chocolate, and sparkling cider. It was the perfect way to end a perfect day.
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Dad told me that four months ago (end of January) he was really concerned about me. He prayed to Heavenly Father and this is what he said: "Heavenly Father, Jess is really struggling with her dating life and it's starting to affect her self-esteem. She has dated enough. If it be thy will, could you please send her a husband... like, now? Amen." Well, that month Jason got a strong prompting to leave the ward he was in and come back to the 18th ward, and the rest is history."
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These past two weeks have been the happiest of my life. Jason lights up my whole world.
Once engaged, we planned our wedding.
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I chose a dress. Jason bought a suit.
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We found a venue.
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People came to the wedding.
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Some members of the wedding party were better behaved than others.
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The end. Just another one of those boring happily ever after stories about a girl meeting a boy and then spending the rest of her life loving him.
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Love always- Jess.
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