We are pleased to announce Elizabeth Smith, winner of the Proposal Giveaway.
Elizabeth will receive a free textile from Sublime Stitching!
Elizabeth Smith & Timothy Linck will be married on October 20, 2012 at Our Lady of Sorrows in South St. Louis followed by a small celebration at Hendri’s Banquets. We thought their story was unique, special and memorable. Below is their story, written by Elizabeth.
On a magical Sunday morning, I woke up to enjoy the sun at Ottertail Lake, MN. It’s a very special place to me for several reasons. I have many fun memories of spending my summers on the lake, learning to water ski, fishing, shopping, and cooking. We also planted a special tree over looking the lake in memory of my mother with her ashes at the root of the tree. As a family, we look forward to coming to the lake and remembering my mother’s favorite place as well as creating new memories.
Sunday was Tim’s 29th birthday. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and we all were low-key and relaxing. I could tell that Tim was acting a bit different but I did not know why. After I gave Tim his birthday present (some new gym gear for the upcoming Rock and Roll Marathon we were ‘running’ in October), he asked if we could take a walk across the street because he had something for me.
As we crossed the street, just the two of us, Timmy held my hand tightly and then we shared a quiet but intense moment. Tim retrieved the ring from it’s hiding place and told me that the best birthday present that I could give him was to agree to marry him. He told me that I made him the happiest he’s ever been and wanted to make a promise of forever. I was overcome with emotion and shed tears of joy.
I was lucky enough to be sharing vacation with Tim, my sister, brother, dad, as well as some cousins , an Aunt, and grandmother, June. When we went over to the main cabin, I knocked on June’s door since she was napping. I woke her up to tell her the good news at which point she gave me a big hug and said that she had a feeling we were serious. Afterwards, I headed down to the dock and was greeted by the crowd that had gone out in the boat tubing. It was a fun and exciting moment to share with everyone. In addition, it was at Ottertail Lake where I feel a deep connection to my mother. I know she was there in spirit overlooking everything.
My engagement ring is from Tim’s maternal grandmother whom I never met. It is gold and inlaid with diamonds and rubies (my birthstone). It is a ‘brilliant’ cut or round cut center diamond. It’s recycled and very special to me since it has a history before me.
