We are happy to announce to you all that, as of Friday evening, Hannah and Christopher F, a godly, thoughtful, and earnest young man from Michigan, are now engaged to be married!
In the Lord's providence, our two families met at a Bible conference last May, and we enjoyed a meal, a hike, and other times of fellowship together there. About a month later my phone rang, and there was Christopher! He (bravely and respectfully) told me he had an interest in getting to know Hannah and asked if that would be agreeable to us.
So, in the ensuing months we got to know one another in a family context, and then Hannah and Christopher sought the Lord's wisdom in a courtship relationship -- many many phone calls, several long-haul personal visits both ways between MI and VA, video calls, emails, texts, etc. They really stretched their virtual technology and wore out the asphalt between VA, WV, OH, IN, & MI! Then, after getting the blessing of his father and me (Tom), Christopher came for a visit this past weekend; took Hannah for a long walk around the property; and proposed to her on the front porch. And she said Yes, she would be honored! :)
And I will betroth thee unto me for ever; yea, I will betroth thee unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in lovingkindness, and in mercies.
(Hos 2:19)
Here are our two families rejoicing for them...
Happy hearts as they visit at church...
Please pray for them as they seek to glorify the Lord during this time and their future marriage!
"I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
(John 14:2-3)
~ Tom and Deb, with Hannah
*Title from the hymn The Church's One Foundation
So happy for my sweet sister! 🥰 The Lord has provided a wonderful man!
Posted by: Sarah | Monday, May 09, 2022 at 07:43 PM
Congratulations! The Lord’s richest blessings on your marriage!
Posted by: Maresa | Monday, May 09, 2022 at 08:04 PM
Congratulations! How exciting!
Posted by: Tammy | Monday, May 09, 2022 at 09:27 PM
I met Hannah at Karen F.‘ s birthday party in Tennessee last summer. I’m so happy for you! May God richly bless your marriage.
Posted by: Becky | Monday, May 09, 2022 at 10:33 PM
Congrats to all—and praise to our grand and glorious God.
Posted by: Cathy | Monday, May 09, 2022 at 11:37 PM
We are all so excited for Hannah and Christopher! Praising God for bringing them together!!
Posted by: Victoria | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 09:36 AM
WOW How Exciting !!
I told Allison the big news and said see one day you could find the right one to marry.
What a Mother's Day for you Deb.
Posted by: Tammy C | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 12:27 PM
WOW QUE HERMOSA NOTICIA HANNAH, FELICIDADES¡¡¡¡¡¡ LA ESPERA DIO SUS FRUTOS, DIOS HA PUESTO AL HOMBRE INDICADO EN TU CAMINO, ESE ANILLO ES MUY HERMOSO, QUE DIOS LOS BENDIGA RICAMENTE Y ESTOY ANCIOSA POR SABER CUANDO ES LA BODA. BENDICIONES¡¡¡¡¡¡
Posted by: Ana Cuneo | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 02:03 PM
What a sweet story and so happy for Hannah and all the family. For you, a new son and a wedding to enjoy in the future.
Posted by: Barbara J | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 04:29 PM
Congratulations!!! I'm so very happy for you all! The Lord is so good!!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 04:34 PM
So happy for Hannah! He is such a handsome young man and I wish they both nothing but love and joy in their marriage! Will they be settling in Michigan?
Posted by: Jill | Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 08:05 PM
Congratulations! That's wonderful news! Your family is getting more and more spread out. We live in Maryland, but my parents are in Minnesota. Sometimes, even now almost 30 years later, I still miss home.
Posted by: Holly | Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 10:28 PM
Congratulations on the wonderful new addition to your family. Best wishes for Hannah and Christopher! 🎊
Posted by: K. Rast | Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:56 PM
Congratulations! Such exciting news!
Posted by: Sharon | Friday, May 13, 2022 at 06:42 PM
So happy for them…blessings!
Posted by: Kathy Duke | Friday, May 13, 2022 at 08:34 PM
Thank you so much, everyone, for your well-wishes, excitement, and prayers for Christopher and me!
Posted by: Hannah | Friday, May 13, 2022 at 08:50 PM
I am sooooooooo happy for them!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Posted by: Shari | Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 06:58 AM
Congratulations! It has been a while since I've read your blog, but I'm so happy to see you're still here!
Posted by: Carrie | Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 09:11 PM
A huge congratulations to you both!!! You may not recognize my name, but I am a Spring100er, and Hannah, I have been so blessed by your sweet smile and gentle, quiet spirit that just shines through the photos you share in the 100MileMonday posts! I'm so very happy for you both, to see the beautiful story the Lord has written in your lives, in bringing together two godly people for His glory! I'll be praying for ya'll as you make preparations for your big day and beginning a new life together!!
Your Sister in Christ,
Martha Joy
Posted by: Martha Joy | Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 10:42 AM