Once we all arrived we stood around a table where we were given rules and instructions. As soon as Conrad (Anthony's dad) said go we all hurried to rip open the envelope that held the name of our partner. I was on Brandon's team (Anothony's brother). Brandon and I read the first clue that lead us to the mailbox and ran to his car. Everyone else ran with their partner and scattered to run or jump into their car. We were all given different hints that were supposed to lead us all to different places. As I read the first clue we could see Anthony and mom behind us so we were trying so hard to beat them. Our first clue led us to Jac's work which is The Wood Connection. This was the place where I received a bag of Hershey hugs (my favorite) and we also were given a disposable camera which Brandon was to use to capture a pic of each stop. On my clue it said that I could not open the bag of chocolate and it could not be melted which was tough!! And I had to hold it the entire time. We were also handed our second clue that led us to Brandon's house. This was where we were to decide who had to be blind folded to the next clue. As we read the hint for the next stop we decided it had to lead back to Karen and Conrad's house. I had the blind fold on the entire time. Brandon had to help me walk to the next clue that was located in the garage. Once we walked into the garage... no literally walked into the garage.. Brandon let go of my hand right as I walked into the garage door because he had failed to tell me it was only open half way and I had to duck. Lol, hopefully that was not caught on film.
We finally were to the hint in the garage that said to follow a stone path to find our answer. We followed the stone path in the back yard that led to a dome with balloons tied to it. I ran to the dome where I saw a small table in the middle that held a ring, scissors and a note.. I stopped as soon as I saw the ring and couldn't believe it. My heart was full of joy. I have wanted to marry Anthony for so long. I knew that he was the one the moment I saw him. I literally have never been so in love with anyone in my life. Could it be that my dream was about to come true? I read the note that said....
"I know night shifts aren't always easy and you spend endless nights lying awake alone in bed.
I know that having me gone for long periods of time will be difficult.
The fears that come along with military life can be terrifying.
But what I do know most is that I love you.
I want to come home from those long missions to you and our beautiful family.
I want to comfort you when times are rough.
I want to be your personal soldier standing by your side forever.
Cut the balloons and let them fly, and turn around and marry this guy"
I cut the balloons and as I turned around the man of my dreams was on one knee with roses with his amazing family standing on the deck cheering. All I could think to do what hug him so tight. He put the ring on my finger and now he has made me the happiest woman in the world.
It turns out there was no scavenger hunt. I was the only one riding around town looking like a dork blindfolded. They all did such an amazing job going along with all of this and coming up with all of these creative ideas. And Jac was able to capture every moment from beside the deck where she was hiding ;)
For a long time I thought that this might not be in my book. After what I have gone through I was somewhat doubtful that I would have a fairytale ending. And when I look down at my ring and realize how much Anthony loves me I cry. I have never had anyone love me like this. Him and the kids are my everything and I know in my heart that there is no better man in the world for me than him. I feel so blessed.
How's that for an update readers? Thanks again for reading. :)
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