The engagement story (finally)
I did say that I would share a little more of the story of how A.J. and I got engaged, as well as a picture, so I am writing to fulfill that promise. 
A.J. “knew” me quite awhile before I knew him. He actually found my blog because of a comment I left on the Boundless blog. He never commented or anything, so I didn’t know he existed! After reading for several months, he sent me an e-mail this past January (2008) just to tell me that what I wrote was an encouragement to him. We e-mailed back and forth for a few weeks, and we found out that we both planned on attending New Attitude, but then we didn’t talk anymore until May.
Fast forward to May, right around the time I was graduating from college, I hear from this “random” blog reader again, asking if I would like to “shake hands” at New Attitude. We met before the first service of the conference and just chatted for a couple of minutes, but later we ended up having lunch with our friends and sitting together during John Piper’s message.
After New Attitude was over, he returned to Florida and I to Ohio, and we started to “get to know” each other over the phone (after he had a conversation with my dad ) and continued to trade visits back and forth and met each other’s families, churches, and friends. God clearly worked in both of our hearts as we grew to know and love one another, and it is so amazing to look back and see His sovereign hand over our relationship.
I went down to visit again a couple of weeks ago, and A.J. proposed almost as soon as I walked off the plane. I was very shocked and very happy, and am looking forward with joy to being the wife of this wonderful, godly man. I am so thankful to God for His goodness and undeserved grace to us, and look forward to see how His glory will be displayed in our lives.
So that’s the story of how God used some seemingly random blog posts and e-mails to lead to a meeting that is resulting in our marriage. I definitely never thought I would be writing a story like this on my blog! (Here is a promised picture; this was when A.J. was at my house in November.)
Awesomeness.
So sweet! May God continue to bless you as you plan your life together.
So happy for you Anna!! Thank you for sharing your story.
That’s so neat! It’s amazing how God uses technology to bring people together. My wife and I first met on AIM!
Did you realize how many smiley faces you used in this entry?
Oh, how beautiful! God works in mysterious and wonderful ways! Just proves how wonderful technology is.
Thanks so much for the story and the pic. You both make a lovely couple! Are you going to live in Florida? I don’t see a problem with all 6 smiley faces in your post…very cute! God bless you both.
Shalom!
What an incredible story! I love the way God works like that
May God bless you and A.J. in this wonderfully special season of your lives!
I had no idea you two “met” through your blog! I knew it was a blessing to others to read it, and apparently God rewarded your faithfulness to share His character with the “cyber world”! That’s such a great story. And I also noticed the abundance of smiley faces…I’m so happy that you’re happy.
Thanks for posting the story!!
I almost screamed for joy when I checked your blog and saw this entry!
I am simply amazed at God’s faithfulness and creativity in joining you two together. (see, blogging is amazing!) 
Thanks for providing some needed encouragement for me in this single time. I am really encouraged through seeing God’s goodness in both of your lives. May the Lord richly bless you both. You are truly a light of encouragement.
What a great story! God is so good. You two are super cute together!
How wonderful that God orchestrated this all…and in such an unusual way! Which makes for some fun memories to share with your future children. It is funny how our blogs allow us to meet people we might not have the opportunity otherwise. I know I have been blessed by that! And now to read how God has used your wonderful blog to work out His sovereign plans for your life! Just amazing! I am rejoicing with you!
I am praying now that God will provide godly husbands for my daughters.
Merry Christmas!
Very exciting story! Thanks for sharing…congratulations!!
That’s wonderful Anna! Isn’t it amazing how God works?!?!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Wow, what a sweet story
Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas!
Beautiful! The story, the photo, your joy, each detail you included of a respectful admirer-turned-suitor in a high-tech world. It’s all perfectly lovely!
So delightful to read your story Anna. You two are an adorable couple. I’m so happy for you! I pray for many blessings on your future marriage.
What a wonderful story! Isn’t it amazing what the Lord can do to bring people together??
Congrats again to you both! You make a great couple!
That is beyond wonderful.
Glory to God in the highest!
Anna…this is a truly awesome story and I am very excited to hear that conferences like New Attitude can be used by God for glorious means such as this! My husband and I met on Eharmony so it always interests me to hear about people who get married after having much of the relationship unfurl over internet, etc! Also, we got married within a year just like you guys! When you know, you know and when God is at the center, why wait?!:)
By the way, you guys make a very beautiful couple!
What a wonderful story!!! Congratulations on your marriage!
Unfortunately, Boundless doesn’t allow links anymore, so I guess my future husband won’t find me there.
I like your blog, though! Going to explore further…
Thank you! That is funny! Nice to meet you.