I'm getting married in November to Jason Alan Mason. Jason is a brick mason and construction guy. He has blue eyes, is almost 6 feet tall, is buff and the kindest, gentlest, loving man I've ever met.
The old High Counselor that I worked with in the single adult program emailed me about him. He's a new convert and needs friends, he said. I asked if he was 'normal'. He is and very good looking too! We talked on the phone a few times before meeting in public at the single adult Ensign Ranch Family Camp out Labor day weekend. Our eyes connected and stopped us both in our tracks as I walked around the parameter. I shook it off as and told myself I didn't know him.
Later he came up to me and said "I know you. You're Becky". I was speechless and didn't know what to say. We danced a few times. I was able to introduce him to my sister and brother who were also there and he gave me a side hug that night.
After that he proceeded to chase me, calling me on my way home from the camp out. We didn't go out till the next sat after stake conference. He took me to The Cheese Cake Factory one of his favorite places. We talked about marriage, babies, how we wanted our life, etc. It was weird for a first date. I thought he was going to try to kiss me and I wasn't going to let him.
The second weekend after meeting him, both of us went to Astoria Oregon for a SA conference. We went in separate cars, but spent most of our time together. It was there that he held my hand for the first time as we walked on the beach.
I had concerns at first about how long he'd been a member- just a few months and that he'd been married a couple times. But with one prayer asking what I should feel and what I should do, peace came over me and I then I asked him about his past, he sat me down and told me. It was then that I wanted to kiss him and it seems like we haven't stopped since. I no longer have any reservations at all. I trust him completely.
I told him I hadn't been kissed for a LONG time and that I didn't remember how. I was right! For 2 weeks he kissed me while I was a bad kisser, but I finally got the hang of it.
One of our best dates was a motorcycle ride up to Snoqualmie Falls, dinner at a Mexican restaurant, and then 3rd row tickets, right in the middle of the theater for Wicked! It was so awesome. I was so excited for days before and days after! It was just great and he did a lot of work to get those tickets on such late notice. I was so happy that he did such a nice thing for me. We went to Alki Beach in West Seattle afterwords.
I found out later that Jason had thought that a friend would introduce him to his next 'girl'. He also prayed for a girl with short blond hair, brown eyes, athletic build, and small breasts! His prayers were answered! In a lot of ways Jason is just what I need in a man. While he doesn't have all the usual things on the list, like being an RM, knowing the scriptures, etc, he is what I need and he will get a knowledge of the scriptures and everything else that goes with that.
Jason has 2 kids. Megan is 21 and Ben is 17. They both live with their mom in Illinois.
We will be starting our life together on Nov 20th 2009!
Becky,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you two! You make the perfect couple! I wish you all the happiness you deserve1 You will have a great life together! He's a good man with a big heart!
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I am so happy for you!!! you two look so good together!If He treats you well and has the same goals thats all you need to be happy in marriage! I wish you the best!! I will email you my address, I want an invite!
ReplyDeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! David and I only knew each other a short while before we got engaged (5 days!) But it's been a great time since then. Don't let anyone tell you to "just wait till the honeymoon's over." We've been married almost 19 years and each day is better than the one before.
Yeah! I'm so happy for you two! What a cutie he is. Don't worry about all those other things, if he's a good man, nice and adores you, then his knowledge will continue in time. I'm so glad you shared your story...I've been thinking of you lots. Can't wait to meet him. I hope you're still in our stake, I like bumping into and getting caught up. :)
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ReplyDeleteAh, dearest Beck and Jason,
ReplyDeleteHURRAY!
Congratulations to both of you, what an exciting time
for you both...
Beck, I guess you had to wait all this time for Jason to
get baptized....he certainly looks worth the
wait!
As mentioned by others, you both make such a wonderful couple,
congratulations, we love you,
David & Annie
Wowsers Beck! It's finally here! I wish you every happiness together. Hooray!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great time in your life! Enjoy all of it! Don't you just love how the timing of things work out. The "list" isn't that important when you think about the other stuff. All of the scriptures he can learn but it's treating you right and loving you that shows what a good man he is! You guys look super cute together!
ReplyDeleteYay! I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations! I love how cute you look together. :)
ReplyDeleteBecky!!! Wahoo! Congrats girl! I am soooo happy for you! What a wonderful love story! I wish you all the happiness in the world!
ReplyDeleteCongratulatoins! The Blantons are so happy for you and Jason. We would love to meet him! Carrie and Will and Ashley and Katherine
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm happy for you both!
ReplyDeleteBecky, I am so thrilled for you! You deserve all the happiness in the world. Jason sounds like a terrific guy! Can't wait to meet him!! Julie
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