6Â years ago on the day after Valentine's Day 2002 I proposed to Shannon Varden. Leading up to the day, I had left little clues here and there about the announcement. For example, I put a note under her desk and had her friend call her and say she had a feeling there was something important under her desk. The note said something about seeing you at the Macaroni Grill on Friday, the 15th. I chose Macaroni Grill because this is where we had our first date. The note was a little cryptic but had a hint that something was coming. We "knew" we were going to get engaged, and I wanted her friends and family to be a part of it as well.
While my romantic skills were good, I still had much to learn about women and marriage. Since I knew I would propose on the 15th, I thought I would down play Valentine's Day to somehow make it more of a surprise so no flowers or anything on her first Valentine's Day with her future husband. Needless to say, it did not go over as I planned. I have since learned all "big" days need to be celebrated.
I love you Shannon Varden, now and forever.
I was just thinking about that today! I was so honored to be a part of the special messages Shannon received. Actually, I was telling Wes a couple of nights ago about how you proposed the day after Valentine's Day but didn't send her flowers on Valentine's Day. But you seem to do a great job now of showering her with flowers and affection - I've taken note of that! I'm so glad that you asked her to be your wife and made her a part of our family. I love my sister, Shannon!
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