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June 2008

my engagement story.

June 19, 2008

June 18, 2008 David proposed to me today. After arriving downtown to meet him for lunch, we began walking around and decided to stop inside the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Since we often visit old churches, I wasn’t suspicious when we walked in and stood in front of the alter gazing at the artwork, the colors and the religious essence that surrounded the dark room. Holding my hand tight, he looked at me and said, Maria you know I…

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Let Go and Let God.

June 13, 2008

June 12, 2008 Its late Wednesday night and I finally mustered up some time to do some deep thinking. My hair is wet from a late shower, there are three little kids having a slumber party on my floor, and my eyelids are ready to drop any moment now. We came back from a bachelorette/bachelor party in Vegas this weekend. It was a great opportunity to become closer to the bridal party and both my sisters. I feel so blessed…

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sitting in silence

June 4, 2008

June 3, 2008 I woke up today comfortable in my new bed sheets and unwilling to get up and get the day started. As I performed cardio after my chest and back routine, I kept thinking about how today would go: I envisioned my focus while writing articles on deadline, I played out the board meeting I had at 5:30, I visualized writing addresses and sending out 60 invitations to my sisters bridal shower, I pictured staying hydrated, eating well…

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